REGAINE (MINOXODIL) FOAM AND SOLUTION FOR HAIR LOSS

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MARKETING POINTS

✔ Males 18-65 (Foam 18-49)

✔ Visible regrowth as quick as 2 months

✔ Results for over 8/10 men

MORE INFORMATION – REGAINE FOR MEN (5%)

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MORE INFORMATION – REGAINE FOR WOMEN (REGULAR STRENGTH 2%)

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Regaine 5% is not recommended for women due to the risk of side effects such as facial hair growth.

OPTIONS FOR FEMALE HAIR LOSS

Minoxidil 2%

Minoxidil 5%

AVOID IN PREGNANT AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN

About Minoxidil (Regaine)

What is Minoxodil?
- In it’s original form (tablet), it is used to treat high blood pressure resistant to other medications. It helps to open up blood vessels.
- When used for the scalp as a foam or solution, it helps to treat hair loss.

How does it work?
- Regrows hair and stops further hair loss.
- It also helps to re-thicken thinning hair.
  - Opens up blood vessels to increase blood flow to scalp
  - To revitalise and regrow hair follicles that were shrunk by Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
  - Regrowing hair follicles eventually allow the lost hair to grow back
How effective is Minoxodil?
- Over 84% effective [4], Over 8/10 men see benefit (either stopping further hair loss or regrowing lost hair)
Who is Minoxodil most effective for?
- Those who have recently started losing their hair; younger
- Those who only have a small balding area or who have only lost a small amount of hair
- It is unlikely to help in those who have been bald for years or have lost a large amount of hair.

Long term treatment – normally around 3 months for visible difference and 12 months for significant difference. But results can be seen as quickly as 8 weeks in some patients.

IMPORTANT NOTE: May experience a temporary brief increase in hair loss between week 2 and 6 of treatment. This is normal.

Who can and cannot take Regaine

Do not take Regaine if:

Have kidney tumour
Under 18
Over 65
Have high blood pressure
Completely bald
Poor scalp condition; eg: broken skin due to psoriasis or eczema
Unsure if hair loss was hereditary
Drug-induced hair loss or hair loss from other non-genetic causes
If have a bandage or dressing on scalp

Other warnings and precautions:

Avoid contact with:
- Skin if: broken, inflamed, infected or shaved
- Eyes
- Mouth
- Nose
- Ears
Do not inhale
May cause dizziness and low blood pressure. Do not drive or do skilled tasks if this happens.
Is flammable. Store below 25° C
Be careful to ensure that the product does not come into contact with a child; including avoiding touching areas where you’ve applied Regaine. This could cause accidental hair growth or heart-related side-effects if swallowed.
If applied to a part of body other than scalp, wash that area thoroughly to avoid unwanted hair growth.

How to use Regaine

Apply 1mL twice a day:

Leave 12 hours+ between doses
Wash hands THOROUGHLY before and after

Do NOT use more than twice a day; it will NOT make the treatment work faster and only increases risk of side effects

Side-effects of Regaine

Very common (more than 1 in 10)

Headache

Common (up to 1 in 10)

Itching or angry skin
Unwanted hair growth outside the scalp (including facial hair for women)

Rare but serious; stop using Regaine and speak to doctor if:

Low blood pressure
Dizziness/feeling faint
Feeling heart beat in chest (palpitations)
Faster heartbeat resting
Swollen hands or feet
Short of breath
Sudden unexpected weight gain.
Change in hair colour

Rare but serious side-effects. Seek immediate help:

Chest pain
Serious allergic reaction – rash, redness, swelling, breathing difficulties, wheezing

Other side effects of unknown frequency:

Feeling down
Eye irriration
Vomiting

Regaine with other medications

Finasteride – combination treatment increases efficacy up to 94% as opposed to Minoxodil alone which is around 84% [4]
Avoid with other scalp treating medications such as psoriasis creams (eg: dithranol) and antifungal medications (eg: ketoconazole)
Caution with a specific class of blood pressure medication called vasodilators (eg: hydralazine). Minoxodil may increase their effect, increasing side effect risks.

Lifestyle advice and changes for management of hair loss

Stress management – stress can accelerate and even induce hair loss
Enough protein. Hair is made mainly from a protein called keratin. Insufficient protein can cause trouble regrowing hair and can accelerate hair loss.
Hair care
- Scalp massage (gentle) – can help stimulate blood flow to scalp possibly helping to regrow hair
- Avoid sulfur-containing hair products
- Don’t pull on hair too hard. This can cause hair loss (known as traction alopecia, reversible in mild cases, permanent in severe cases).
Limit alcohol and smoking – these can contribute to hair loss.
Diet/nutrition; important vitamins/minerals for hair health:
- Iron
- Zinc
- Vitamin D
- Biotin
- Omega fatty acids.
Avoid extreme diets. Hair deprived of nutrients can contribute to hair loss.

Regaine Ingredients:

Propylene glycol – may cause irritation in some

Ethanol

Water

FAQ:

Does Minoxodil work for beard growth?
How would I know if the treatment is ineffective?
- If no regrowth after 1 year (for solution; 16 weeks for foam), stop using the product and try other methods such as Finasteride
What happens if I stop taking Minoxodil?
- You’ll lose the hair it managed to regrow and go back to your normal balding pattern.
Does Regaine fix a receding hairline?
- Yes. It can regenerate the lost hair around the hairline to get it back.