Been thinking of switching to foam only because so many people seem to like it, not because I have any problem with the liquid. Dr. Lee seems to be saying that liquid absorbs better though... Anyone think foam absorbs better and if so, why?
From Dr. Lee's site....
Q. Why is a 12.5% Minoxidil Solution more effective than a 12.5% minoxidil lotion, cream or gel?
A. The absorption of minoxidil from a cream, gel or lotion is less efficient than with a solution because only the molecules directly adjacent to the skin can absorb into the scalp. In a true solution, such as the 12.5% Minoxidil Solution, the solute (minoxidil molecules), move freely within the solvent, whereas in a cream, lotion or gel, a substantial quantity of the minoxidil molecules remain suspended and unavailable within the viscous base.
From Dr. Lee's site....
Q. Why is a 12.5% Minoxidil Solution more effective than a 12.5% minoxidil lotion, cream or gel?
A. The absorption of minoxidil from a cream, gel or lotion is less efficient than with a solution because only the molecules directly adjacent to the skin can absorb into the scalp. In a true solution, such as the 12.5% Minoxidil Solution, the solute (minoxidil molecules), move freely within the solvent, whereas in a cream, lotion or gel, a substantial quantity of the minoxidil molecules remain suspended and unavailable within the viscous base.
