FAQS ABOUT WOMEN’S HAIR LOSS

We recommend using REGAINE® for Men and Women Solution as part of your morning and evening routine (twice daily). Give it a few minutes to dry after applying.

There are no specific conditioners or shampoos for hair loss that we’d recommend. However, when using REGAINE® for Women Solution it is recommended to use a shampoo with a gentle cleansing and conditioning action.³

You can follow your normal hair care routine when using REGAINE® for Women. Just be sure to apply REGAINE® for Women Solution first and wait for it to dry before using a blow dryer or applying your styling products.³

Make sure your hair and scalp are completely dry before applying REGAINE® for Men and Women Solution.³

Yes. As soon as the solution is dry, you can blow-dry your hair³; however, we recommend using your dryer at a lower setting.

There are different types of hair loss in women¹⁶:

• Hereditary hair loss - if you experience this type of hair loss consult your dermatologist for treatment.
• Stress, diet and hormone imbalance – if you experience this type of hair loss consult your doctor for treatment.

Alopeica Areata/ Auto-immune disorder - if you experience this type of hair loss consult your doctor for treatment.

40% of women have visible hair loss by the time they are age 40.⁸ The most common type of hair loss in women is androgenetic alopecia (AGA), also known as female pattern hair loss.²¹

Here are some signs that you may experience if you have hereditary hair loss¹³:

• More hair on the pillow
• More strands on your hairbrush or comb
• More hair in the drain
• More prominent parting

It can be distressing when your hair starts to thin. Speaking to a healthcare professional about your hair loss will help them to determine the cause of your hair loss and the most suitable treatment.

According to the British Association of Dermatologists, it’s normal to lose anywhere from 30 to 150 strands of hair per day.³⁰Since there are on average 100,000 hair follicles on each person’s scalp¹⁶, the loss of 150 or so hair strands a day doesn’t make a big difference in appearance.