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Hereditary hair loss is extremely common around the world. While there are many causes of hair loss, hereditary hair loss accounts for about 40% of all cases. The good news is that Regaine® can help.
Regaine® was the first available clinically proven treatment for hereditary hair loss. Tests have shown it helps slow or stop hereditary hair loss in up to 4 out of 5 cases for the men and women who use it. That means there's an excellent chance it can help you too.
What's more, with the Extra Strength treatment, you can start seeing results in as little as 8 weeks.
The signs of hair loss:
It's easy to recognise the typical pattern of hereditary hair loss. Your hair starts to become thinner and lighter on the crown and the temples. The hairline begins to recede forming an M shape, but the sides and back stay pretty much the same.
Reasons for hair loss:
Hair loss is a completely natural process. It's normal to lose 50 - 100 strands a day. These strands fall out because a new hair is growing in the follicle underneath them and effectively pushes out the old hair.
However, for a huge number of people around the world, this process changes and they start to lose more hair. There can be many reasons for this, such as surgery, severe stress or anxiety, certain health conditions or medication and poor hair care.
But by far the most common cause is hereditary hair loss, also known as common baldness and male pattern baldness.
With hereditary hair loss the hair follicles are miniaturised by genes and hormones. As a result, the new hair becomes so short and thin it's often invisible to the naked eye.
Eventually, the hair follicle shuts down completely.
Every person is different, and so is the way they react to hair loss.
Some men simply accept that their hairline is receding. But for some it can be a difficult issue.
Studies have shown that hereditary hair loss - particularly if it starts at a relatively early age - can affect self-confidence and self-esteem. Often sufferers go into denial, and then panic at the negative perceptions of baldness (old, unmanly and unsexy). It's also common for them to become angry at having what seems like an affliction.
In extreme cases, some men become depressed and avoid occasions that will particularly expose their hair loss.
Hair myths:
Myth: If I want to know whether I'm going to lose my hair, I should look at my mother's family.
Fact: The genes for hereditary hair loss are carried on both sides of the family. And the tendency to hereditary hair loss can skip generations. So the best advice is to look at all the men and women in your family. If they all have full heads of hair, it's likely you'll keep yours.

Myth: If I take special dietary supplements I can prevent hair loss.
Fact: In most cases, hair loss is due to your genes and the way the hair follicles respond to male hormones. Although severe malnutrition can bring on hair loss, it most likely won't be hereditary hair loss. However, a poor diet can bring on predestined hereditary hair loss earlier than expected.

Myth: Will colouring my hair cause hair loss?
Fact: Many hair treatments (such as bleaching and colouring) can be hard on your hair. Occasionally, if the chemicals are too strong they may cause the hair to break off near the scalp. But no hair treatments will cause hereditary hair loss.

Myth: There is nothing available that helps stop hereditary hair loss.
Fact: Regaine® is clinically proven to treat hereditary hair loss. When used correctly is has been shown to help slow or stop hair loss in up to 4 out of 5 users and encourage new hair growth in some users.
About Men’s Regaine:
Clinical trials show that Regaine® can help stop or slow hereditary hair loss in up to 4 out of 5 users - some of whom even regrow hair. This makes it the trusted treatment choice of over 5 million people worldwide.
How Regaine works:
Scientists who researched Regaine® believe that it works by increasing the supply of blood and nutrients to the hair follicle.
In the early stages of Regaine® use, old hairs may fall out, making way for new thicker hairs - so hairs falling out at first may be a good sign!
Why choose Regaine:
• Regaine® is clinically proven to help slow or stop hereditary hair loss in up to 4 out of 5 people.
• Some users will even grow new hair.
• Regaine® Extra Strength may work in as little as 8 weeks of treatment. The Regular Strength treatment works after about 4 months.
• The active ingredient in Regaine® is minoxidil, which has undergone extensive medical testing for safety and effectiveness.
• It's thought that Minoxidil works by increasing the supply of blood and nutrients to the hair follicle. This helps strengthen existing hair and in some cases can stimulate secondary growth.
• Regaine® was first available in 1992. Since then over 5 million people have used it worldwide.
How to use:
• Use Regaine® regularly. It must be used twice a day to be effective. To help you remember, try making it part of your daily routine - when you clean your teeth, for example.
• Use it properly. Regaine® differs from other hair products because it works on the scalp. To help it soak into the scalp properly, it's best used on a dry scalp and at least half an hour before you go to bed.
• Don't miss any applications. You can’t increase your success rate by using it more often. Nor can you make up for a missed treatment by applying more the next day. So, if supplies are running low, make sure you stock up early to continue the treatment uninterrupted.
• Be patient. Treating hair loss naturally takes time. With Regaine® Extra Strength, results may be seen in as little as 8 weeks. For the Regular Strength treatment, you can expect results in about 4 months. If you miss applications, it will take even longer!
• Be confident. Regaine® is clinically proven to work for up to 4 out of 5 people. 'Clinically proven' means the regulatory authorities have evaluated its quality, safety and efficacy data and granted approval for the product.
• Think positive! You know now just how effective Regaine Regular and Extra Strength treatments are. So, stop worrying about hair loss. The chances are Regaine® will work for you.
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After using the Extra Strength treatment twice a day for 2 months or the Regular Strength for up to 4 months, you should find that your hair loss has stabilised. In some cases, you may begin to notice some new hair growth.
• The new hair probably won't look like your normal hair at first. It will probably be soft, downy and barely visible. After continued treatment, you may notice this new hair change and become the same colour and thickness as the rest of your hair.
• You will need to continue to use Regaine® in order to keep the new hair and also to stop additional hair loss.
• Two to six weeks after starting treatment you may notice you are losing even more hair. Don't be alarmed - this is completely normal. It's because the new hair is pushing out the old.
• If after 6 months of using Regaine® no hair growth is seen, you should talk to your pharmacist or doctor about stopping the treatment as any gain from continued treatment is likely to be small.
Stopping the treatment:
If you had regrowth when you were using Regaine® and you chose to stop the treatment, your hair won't suddenly fall out. You'll find that any new hair you may have grown disappears within 3 to 4 months and your original pattern of hair loss will start again.
The most important thing is that it is your decision to treat your hair loss or to stop treatment. You can choose when you are ready to let nature take its course.

Other ingredients: Ethanol (alcohol), propylene glycol, water.

Minoxidil 50 mg/ml.

Warnings: Do not use if you: Suffer from a problem with blood pressure. Don't know why you're losing your hair - see your doctor. Have sudden or patchy hair loss. Have other conditions associated with your hair loss. Have a red, inflamed, irritated, infected or painful scalp, or a shaven head. Are using other medications on your scalp. Are under 18 or over 65 years of age. Are a woman. Seek advice from your doctor if you have heart disease (including abnormal heart rhythms or rates, angina or chest pains) and/or circulation disorders before using this product. For external use only. Avoid contact with the eves. Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep out of the reach. Conditions: and sight of children. The solution is flammable, Do not use while smoking, or near any naked flames or strong heat source, Avoid exposure of the container and contents to naked flames during use, storage and disposal.