What results can be expected?
Regaine for Men Extra Strength will not work for everyone and it is not
possible to predict how you will respond.
Hair growth is a slow process hence Regaine for Men Extra Strength takes
a few months to work. In clinical trials 3 out of 5 men reported hair
re-growth after 48 weeks of continual use of Regaine for Men Extra
Strength.
Hair re-growth should become noticeable after 2 months.
Hair growth will be soft and downy at the start but should eventually
become the same as normal hair. There may be a temporary increase in
hair loss initially after 2-6 weeks of use. This is likely to be a
result of the hair re-growth cycle and should subside within a couple of
weeks. If shedding persists for longer than 2 weeks you should stop
using Regaine for Men Extra Strength and consult your doctor. If there
is no hair re-growth after 12 months it is very unlikely that you will
respond and you should stop using Regaine for Men Extra Strength.
You should consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned at any
time during treatment. N.B. You should continue to use Regaine for Men
Extra Strength every day if hair re-growth occurs, to maintain
re-growth. If you stop using Regaine for Men Extra Strength, re-grown
hair may disappear' within 3-4 months.
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How to tell if Regaine for Men Extra Strenght is
suitable for you:
Hereditary hair loss is recognisable because
of the pattern of hair loss
it starts gradually and progresses
you have a family history of hair loss
no other symptoms are present with your hair loss
Regaine for men Extra Strength works best in men with hair loss or
thinning at the top of the scalp.
Those who are younger, losing hair for a short period of time or have a
small area of baldness are likely to respond best to Regaine For Men
Extra Strength.
N.B. You are unlikely to benefit from Regaine for Men Extra Strength if
you have been bald for many years or havea large area of hair loss.
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Regaine
(Minoxidil) and male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia)
What kind of baldness (alopecia) can Regaine (Minoxidil) help?
Regaine is a licensed medicine for the treatment of men with male
pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) to increase hair growth and
prevent further hair loss. Regaine for men is licensed for the use in
men between the ages of 18 and 65 years. Regaine for women is licensed
for the use in men between the ages of 18 and 65 years
How many men suffer with male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia)?
Male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) is the most common form of
hair loss in men, occurring in 30% of men by the age of 30, and 50% of
men by the age of 50. In the year 2000 it was estimated that 6.5 million
men were losing their hair.
What are the causes of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia)?
In male pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia the way hair grows
changes. The affected hairs become thinner and lighter in colour.
Eventually some hairs become impossible to see making you look bald and
some hair follicles actually cease to work at all.
Some men are genetically at risk of male pattern baldness (androgenetic
alopecia). In these men, hormones in the blood supply to the scalp
causes each hair to grow for a shorter length of time, and this creates
the thinning and light hair. Over a number of hair growth cycles, this
results in the thin, pale hair that we see with male pattern baldness (androgenetic
alopecia).
If left untreated, male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) will
tend to get worse with time. This will happen at different rates for
different people but will tend to follow the seven stages shown below.
Why does male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) matter?
Despite being a very common condition male pattern baldness (androgenetic
alopecia) can have a serious effect on the sufferer. Male pattern
baldness (androgenetic alopecia) can be associated with a poor body
image, make people feel old and unattractive and in general have low
self-esteem. This leads to a greater likelihood of depression and other
psychological problems. In general first impressions are very important
and having male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) can strongly
affect whether or not a man perceives himself as attractive to others,
and studies show that this perception can be correct as male pattern
baldness (androgenetic alopecia) can affect men's perceived sexual
attractiveness.
Treatment of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) with Regaine
(Minoxidil)
Regaine is the only over-the-counter treatment in the UK that has been
clinically proven to help prevent further hereditary hair loss, showing
success in 4 out of 5 men. For some people it even reverses the process,
resulting in hair re-growth. Regaine is a liquid containing the active
ingredient Minoxidil. It should be applied to the scalp twice a day.
How does Regaine (Minoxidil) work?
Regaine works by increasing the supply of blood and nutrients to your
hair follicles, helping to strengthen existing hair and stimulate
secondary growth. This process produces thicker, longer, more-visible
hair.
It may take twice daily applications for 2 months or more before
evidence of hair growth can be expected. If hair re-growth occurs, twice
daily applications of Regaine are necessary for continued hair growth.
Anecdotal reports indicate that re-grown hair may disappear three to
four months after stopping Regaine application and the balding process
will continue.
Users should discontinue treatment if there is no improvement after one
year
Does Regaine (Minoxidil) always work?
In a 48 week trial of Regaine Extra Strength for Men, around 60% of the
patients experienced an increased scalp coverage after 48 weeks
treatment with Regaine for Men Extra Strength as defined by re-growth of
hair. Of these, around 35% treated with Regaine for Men Extra Strength
experienced dense or moderate re-growth. In addition 30% of patients who
received Regaine for Men Extra Strength were adjudged to have no change
between the photographic assessments of hair growth.
Stabilisation of hair loss (expressed both as re-growth of hair and no
continuation of hair loss) can therefore be expected in about 4 out of 5
of patients using Regaine for Men Extra Strength.
Regaine (Minoxidil) side effects
Regaine has been shown to be safe for most patients and has limited side
effects. This is why it is available without a prescription in the UK.
Is Regaine (Minoxidil) for everyone?
If you have heart disease, angina or you are taking medication for blood
pressure, you should check with your Doctor before using Regaine.
Regaine is for external use only. Do not apply to areas of the body
other than the scalp
Hands should be washed thoroughly after applying the solution.
Inhalation of the spray mist should be avoided.
Regaine solution contains alcohol, which will cause burning and
irritation of the eye. In the event of accidental contact with sensitive
surfaces (eye, abraded skin and mucous membranes) the area should be
bathed with large amounts of cool tap water.
Regaine contains propylene glycol, which may cause skin irritation.
Some patients have experienced changes in hair colour and/or texture
with Regaine
Some consumers reported increased hair shedding upon initiation of
therapy with Regaine for Men Extra Strength. This temporary increase in
hair shedding generally occurs two to six weeks after beginning
treatment and subsides within a couple of weeks. If shedding persists
for more than 2 weeks, users should stop using Regaine for Men Extra
Strength and consult their doctor.
Users should stop using Regaine for Men Extra Strength if they
experience chest-pain, tachycardia, faintness, dizziness, sudden
unexplained weight gain, swollen hands or feet or persistent redness or
irritation of the scalp. Rare cases of hypotension have been reported.
How do I get Regaine (Minoxidil)?
Regaine is available from registered Pharmacies in the UK.
Highly convenient and embarrassment free and supply of Regaine (Minoxidil)
For many men with male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia), going
to the pharmacy represents an embarrassing hurdle which some may not
overcome.
Pharmacy2U offers one option to avoid this hurdle. Pharmacy2U is an NHS
contracted, fully registered pharmacy that specialises in national home
delivery of medicines, including the common treatments for male pattern
baldness (androgenetic alopecia). Pharmacy2U offers patients a
professionally controlled and discreet service. All medicines are
conveniently delivered in plain packaging to your chosen delivery
address, so there is no need to go into a pharmacy. Medicines are
dispatched on the same day the order is received at Pharmacy2U.
Please click here to place an order for Regaine from Pharmacy2U.
Ensure that you do not pay too much
Big differences in the prices of Regaine can exist depending on where
you buy it from. This means that it is important for you to find the
best price available to you.
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