Generic Rogaine in the form of Tugain Foam 5% is used to treat androgenic alopecia only in men. Tugain is a topical treatment for androgenic alopecia or male pattern baldness. Tugain is used in men to stabilise hair loss and induce re-growth of hair in areas where the hair is thinning, but should not be used for baldness or receding hairline. Tugain is most effective where hair loss has just started or is recent and there are smaller areas of hair loss of the vertex.