Q. What is Regaine^®?
A. Regaine's active ingredient is minoxidil. It comes in two strengths, 2% minoxidil and 5 % minoxidil.

Q. How does it work?
A. When applied directly to the scalp, Regaine^® stimulates hair growth in males and females with hereditary hair loss (androgentic alopecia) .

Q. How effective is Regaine^®?
A. Clinicial studies have shown that Regaine^® is effective in slowing or stopping hereditary hair loss in 4 out of 5 cases. 60% will grow new hair.

Q. How soon should I expect to see results?
A. Clinicial studies show that Regaine^® 5% users may see results following 8 weeks of treatment, whilst Regaine^® 2% users may need to wait 4 months or more for results. You will know that the treatments is working when you observe some changes such as fewer hairs on the pillow and/or less hair in your brush or comb. It is perfectly natural to lose up to a hundred hairs per day. For those who successfully achieve regrowth, the regrowth will initially be soft, downy and colourless (vellus hair). This hair will eventually begin to look like the rest of the hair on your head with continued use of the product.

Q. What is the difference between Regaine^® 5 % and Regaine^® 2%?
A. The key difference between Regaine^® 2% and Regaine^® 5% is that 5% works faster. Clinicial studies have shown that Regaine^® 5% users may see results following 8 weeks of treatment, whilst Regaine^® 2% users may need to wait 4 months or more for results. With 5% use there is a slight increase in the incidence of side effects, although these side effects are of the same type as those experienced by 2% users. Generally these are minor skin irritations.

Q. How long will I need to use Regaine^®?
A. Just like all other hair loss treatment, Regaine^® is not a cure for hair loss. You will need to keep using Regaine^® for as long as you want to keep your hair. If you choose to stop using Regaine^®, you will experience the same hair loss that occurred prior to its use.

Q. When shouldn't I use Regaine^®?
A. Do not use Regaine^® if:

You do not have a family history of hair loss
Your hair loss is sudden and/or unexplained
Your scalp is red, inflamed, irritated, infected or painful
You have an allergic reaction to any of its ingredients
You are under 18 or over 65 years of age
The expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack has passed
If you are a woman who is pregnant or breast-feeding

Q. What sort of side effects should I expect when I begin to use Regaine^®?
A. Side effects with Regaine^® are usually minor - the most common are allergic type reactions including itching and other skin irritations of the treated area of the scalp, eczema, redness of the scalp, dry skin/scalp flaking, excessive hair growth on other parts of the body and/or increased hair loss. For more information refer to the package insert.

Q. Are there any interactions with other medications?
A. Regaine^® is applied directly to the scalp so most of the solution is absorbed by the hair follicles with very little entering your body's system. As such, there is no know drug interaction associated with the use of Regaine^®.

Q. Can Regaine^® be used to treat other types of hair loss?
A. Regaine^® is only indicated for the treatment of common hair loss in both men and women. Regaine^® use for any other conditions is at the discretion of your doctor or upon your pharmacist's advice.
 
Q.Can I use a hair dryer whilst using Regaine^®?
A. A hair dryer may be used to dry hair after shampooing, but should not be used to dry the Regaine^® solution.
 
Q. Can I continue to dye or perm my hair?
A. Yes you can continue to dye or perm your hair. However, tell your hairdresser/ barber that you are using Regaine^®.
 
Q. Can I use sunscreen on my scalp?
A. You should apply sunscreens four hours after the application of Regaine^®. This ensures that the sunscreen does not interfere with the absorption of Regaine^®. If you wish to apply Regaine^® before the sunscreen, then you must wait for two hours before you can apply the sunscreen.
Before you apply the second daily dose of Regaine^®, the sunscreen should be shampooed off and the scalp cleaned. If your scalp gets sunburned do not apply Regaine^® until the burn has healed.

Q. How long after shampooing should you wait before applying Regaine^®?
A. As soon as your scalp is completely dry.

Q. Is shampooing necessary before applying?
A. No.

Q. Can I continue my normal hair care routine, using conditioners, hair sprays, etc. while using Regaine^®?
A. You should continue your haircare routine as normal, but choose haircare products carefully and make sure they don't interfere with the absorption of Regaine^®. Choose conditioners suitable to your hair type and be sure to rinse them out thoroughly. If using hair sprays, styling gels or mousse, make sure that Regaine^® is completely dry before applying.

Q. Can I go swimming or take a shower while using Regaine^®?
A. Yes, but you should wait about four hours after applying Regaine^® before getting your hair wet, so the solution has had time to dry and start working. And don't reapply Regaine^® until your hair is completely dry.