Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam 5% w/w Minoxidil 73ml

Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam, minoxidil 5% w/w – the highest over-the-counter strength, licensed to treat male pattern baldness in men aged 18-49.

  • Minoxidil 5% – extra strength
  • Fast-drying foam, applied twice daily
  • Works on thinning at the crown and vertex
  • No prescription needed – a general sale medicine
  • Dispatched by a GPhC-registered UK pharmacy

£36.49

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Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam contains minoxidil 5% w/w and is licensed to treat male pattern baldness. Applied twice a day to a dry scalp, it works on follicles that are thinning but still active, helping to slow further loss and regrow hair at the crown.

What is Regaine for Men Extra Strength Foam?

It is a topical foam containing minoxidil 5% w/w — the highest strength licensed for over-the-counter use — for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness) in men aged 18 to 49. The foam formulation dries quickly and leaves less residue than the liquid solution, which is why many men prefer it for daily use.

It is a general sale medicine, so no prescription is needed. Our pharmacist can advise if you are unsure whether it suits your pattern of hair loss.

What is Regaine for Men used for?

It is licensed for male pattern baldness, which typically appears as:

  • Thinning at the crown or vertex, spreading outwards
  • A gradually receding hairline at the temples
  • Hair that grows finer and shorter with each cycle

It is not for sudden or patchy hair loss, hair loss with no family history, or hair loss following illness, stress or a new medicine, and it is not for a scalp that is sore, scaly or inflamed. Those need a diagnosis from your GP first.

How does minoxidil work on male pattern baldness?

Male pattern baldness is driven by follicle miniaturisation: under the influence of DHT, affected follicles shorten their growth phase and produce progressively finer hairs. Minoxidil widens the small blood vessels supplying the follicle and extends the growth (anagen) phase, so miniaturised follicles can produce thicker, longer hairs again. It does not block DHT — it acts on the follicle itself — and it only works on follicles that are still alive, which is why early treatment gives the best result.

How to use Regaine for Men foam

  • Apply 1 g of foam — about half a capful — twice a day, morning and evening.
  • The total daily dose must not exceed 2 g.
  • Apply to a completely dry scalp: part the hair, dispense the foam onto your fingers, spread over the thinning area and massage in gently.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.
  • Allow it to dry fully before using styling products or going to bed.

Applying more than 2 g a day does not speed up regrowth; it increases the amount absorbed and the risk of side effects.

How long does Regaine for Men take to work?

Give it at least eight weeks before looking for change, and around four months before judging it properly. Some men notice a temporary increase in shedding in the first few weeks — this is expected, and reflects follicles being pushed into a new growth cycle. If there has been no improvement after four months of consistent twice-daily use, speak to your pharmacist or GP.

The effect lasts only while you keep using it. Stopping means new growth is usually lost within three to four months. Plan for it as an ongoing routine.

Who should not use Regaine for Men

  • Women — there is a separate Regaine for Women once-daily foam, and the men’s product is contraindicated in women
  • Men under 18 or over 49
  • Anyone with high blood pressure, treated or untreated
  • Anyone with psoriasis, sunburn, or broken or shaved skin on the scalp
  • Anyone allergic to minoxidil or the foam’s other ingredients

Side effects

Most side effects are local: scalp itching, dryness, flaking or irritation, and temporary shedding early on. Stop and seek medical advice if you develop chest pain, palpitations or an irregular heartbeat, dizziness, sudden unexplained weight gain, or swelling of the hands or feet. Each 1 g dose contains around 536 mg of ethanol. Accidental swallowing is dangerous — keep it well away from children.

Foam or solution — which Regaine should you choose?

Both contain minoxidil 5% and both are applied twice daily. The foam dries fast and leaves the hair feeling cleaner, so it suits men who apply it in the morning. The Regaine for Men Extra Strength scalp solution uses a dropper or spray applicator that some men find easier to target on a specific thinning patch, and it works out cheaper per month in the three-month pack. If you know you will be using it long term, the three-month foam pack is the better value. Browse the full hair loss treatment range.

Buy Regaine for Men online

Bury Healthcare Online is a GPhC-registered UK pharmacy (registration 1126145). Orders are checked and dispatched by our pharmacy team and our pharmacist can advise on hair loss treatment before you buy.

Always read the label and the patient information leaflet before use. If your hair loss changes or does not improve, speak to your pharmacist or doctor.

Medically reviewed by Hassan Khan, MPharm, Independent Prescriber — Superintendent Pharmacist, Bury Healthcare Online (GPhC-registered pharmacy 1126145). Last reviewed: July 2026.

Regaine for Men FAQs

Does Regaine for Men work?
Minoxidil 5% helps many men with male pattern baldness slow further loss and regrow some hair, particularly at the crown. It is not a cure and results vary. It works on follicles that are miniaturising rather than areas that have been bald for years, so the earlier you start the better the outcome.
How often should I apply Regaine for Men foam?
Twice a day – 1 g (about half a capful) each time, morning and evening, to a completely dry scalp. Do not exceed 2 g in total per day. Note this differs from the women’s foam, which is applied once daily.
How long before I see results with Regaine?
Allow at least eight weeks for the first signs and about four months before judging it properly. A temporary increase in shedding in the first few weeks is normal. If nothing has changed after four months of consistent use, speak to your pharmacist or GP.
What happens if I stop using Regaine?
Any regrowth is maintained only while you continue treatment. Stopping usually means the new hair is lost over the following three to four months and your hair returns to the pattern it would otherwise have had.
Should I buy the foam or the solution?
Both are minoxidil 5% applied twice daily and are equally effective. The foam dries quickly and leaves less residue, which suits morning use. The solution’s applicator can be easier to target on a specific patch and works out cheaper per month in the three-month pack. Choose on routine and preference.
Is Regaine for Men available without a prescription?
Yes. Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam 5% is a general sale (GSL) medicine in the UK, so no prescription or pharmacy consultation is required.
Can Regaine regrow a receding hairline?
Minoxidil works best on thinning at the crown and vertex. Evidence for regrowth at a receding temporal hairline is much weaker, and Regaine is licensed for male pattern baldness generally rather than for hairline restoration specifically. Expect the most benefit at the crown.
Why is my hair shedding more since I started Regaine?
Early shedding is expected and usually settles within the first few weeks. Minoxidil moves follicles from the resting phase into a new growth phase, and the old hair is released as the new one comes through. It indicates the treatment is acting on the follicles.
Can I use Regaine if I have high blood pressure?
No. Regaine is contraindicated in anyone with hypertension, whether treated or untreated. Speak to your GP about hair loss options if you have high blood pressure.
Is Regaine for Men suitable if I’m over 50?
The licence covers men aged 18 to 49, and safety and effectiveness outside that range have not been established for this product. If you are over 49, speak to your pharmacist or GP about the options rather than using it outside its licence.

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