what about this: liposomes?

[oorphee_02]

http://www.lipoxidil.com/site/lipoxidil.php

 

[oorphee_02]

http://www.lipoxidil.com/site/mgf.php

hum?

 

[bombscience]

I would like to have some intelligent discussion on this..



Liposomes in theory would be helpful in delivering topical medications more effectively. However because of how costly liposomal solutions are, a lot of people don't believe that the products you've linked us to are actually using liposomes at all.

I would REALLY like to hear some more scientifically-savvy people talk about this.

 

[oorphee_02]

how much more expensive are you talking about? a bottle of their loposomal minoxidil is already 2 to 3 times more expensive than the regular one... so this is a hoax?

 

[bombscience]

how much more expensive are you talking about? a bottle of their loposomal minoxidil is already 2 to 3 times more expensive than the regular one... so this is a hoax?

right the cost of the liposomal solution *alone* would not be marketable to the masses... much more than $100 a bottle 60ml bottle.

 

[Guest]

If liposomes work, (that is an if to some) they MIGHT be of value if we knew that there are issues of absorption getting in the way of a more effective topical. I have not seen evidence that this is the case.

Has anyone else?

 

[Slartibartfast]

The blurb on that site says that: "Liposomes based Minoxidil accumulates over time in the deeper skin layers, targets the sebaceous glands and provides a constant flow to the hair roots."

Now ignoring the fact that the site looks dodgy as hell would we want a build up of minoxidil in the deeper layers of our scalp? I saw a post on this site from someone who stopped using minoxidil because he felt it was messing with his heart (rapid heart beat and even skipped beats) so a system that allows minoxidil to accumulate doesn't thrill me.

Also, the generic stuff I use absorbs perfectly well.

 

[Guest]

The blurb on that site says that: "Liposomes based Minoxidil accumulates over time in the deeper skin layers, targets the sebaceous glands and provides a constant flow to the hair roots."

Now ignoring the fact that the site looks dodgy as hell would we want a build up of minoxidil in the deeper layers of our scalp? I saw a post on this site from someone who stopped using minoxidil because he felt it was messing with his heart (rapid heart beat and even skipped beats) so a system that allows minoxidil to accumulate doesn't thrill me.

Also, the generic stuff I use absorbs perfectly well.

Again, I would look for some proof that this is actually taking place and that it is a good thing!

Any support for this notion on the website, research etc.?

 

[oorphee_02]

http://www.keratin.net/forums/viewtopic ... ght=#30262

 

[bombscience]

very interesting thread... if it was only cheaper i would probably play with it.