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Regaine for Women Once a Day Scalp Foam helps treat hereditary hair loss by stimulating the hair follicles and promoting regrowth. Its minoxidil formula increases blood flow to the scalp and prolongs hair growth. You may need to use it once daily for 12–24 weeks before seeing new hair growth.
Regaine for Women Once a Day Scalp Foam is a topical hair treatment for female pattern hair loss. The foam contains minoxidil, an active ingredient that encourages regrowth by revitalising the hair follicles, helping to prevent further hair loss (androgenic alopecia) and hereditary thinning.
Regaine for Women Once a Day Scalp Foam may be suitable if you are a woman aged 18 to 65 experiencing gradual, hereditary hair thinning (female pattern hair loss). It is designed for use once daily on a dry scalp and may need to be used for 12–24 weeks before you notice new hair growth.
Do not use this treatment if any of the following apply:
If you are unsure whether this treatment is right for you, a consultation can help determine suitability.
Regaine for Women Once a Day Scalp Foam’s active ingredient, minoxidil, works by increasing blood flow around the hair follicles and stimulating hair to move from the resting phase (telogen) to the active growth phase (anagen). Minoxidil then extends each follicle’s growth phase for long-lasting results. Once your hair begins to regrow, you need to continue using the treatment daily.
If Regaine for Women Once a Day Scalp Foam is unsuitable for you, other options may be more appropriate. Alternatives include:
Wash your hands thoroughly after application, and avoid washing your hair for at least four hours to allow the treatment to absorb properly.
Active ingredient: minoxidil.
Other ingredients are:
For the most up-to-date list of ingredients, please check the Patient Information Leaflet inside the box.
Like all medicines, Regaine for Women Once a Day Scalp Foam can cause side effects, although not everybody experiences them. Very common side effects may include:
For a full list of side effects, please consult the Patient Information Leaflet.
If you experience any of the following, stop using Regaine for Women Once a Day Scalp Foam immediately and consult your GP:
For all warnings and side effects, please read the Patient Information Leaflet.
The most common cause of hair loss in women is female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). This is usually linked to genetics and changes in hormone levels. It typically affects the area near the crown and may cause gradual thinning over time.
Visible results may be seen anywhere between 12 and 24 weeks, depending on the individual. Initial regrowth may be soft, downy hair and barely noticeable. Over time, your regrowth may develop to match the colour and thickness of the rest of your hair.
Yes, it’s safe to dye your hair while using Regaine for Women Once a Day Scalp Foam, so there’s no need to change your hair routine. However, we recommend telling your stylist that you are using Regaine for Women to help minimise breakage.
No, this product should not be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Yes, you can use styling products as usual once the foam has been applied. For directions on use, please see the Patient Information Leaflet.
With consistent daily use, Regaine for Women Once a Day Scalp Foam has been clinically proven to help regrow hair in eight out of ten women1.
Sources:
Regaine: Hair Loss Myths; [cited 2026 Jan]. Available from: https://www.regaine.co.uk/women/hair-loss/myths
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