Xandrox 15% - The Gardener's Product Review

[Bryan]

A better _solvent_?? Pure ethanol dissolves minoxidil to a maximum of about 2.9%, whereas pure propylene glycol dissolves it to about 7.5%, so PPG is a better solvent in that regard. But the difference in ethanol content is yet another variable in the question of the overall efficacy. :wink: I really wish we had some clinical testing that could answer that question!

Bryan

 

[The Gardener]

I understand your postion, but I am not talking about the ability of the vehicle to absorb minoxidil. I am referring to the ability of the vehicle to penetrate the skin with the chemical it carries.

PPG might absorb x point x percent more minoxidil than alcohol, but if alcohol penetrates the skin at an exponentially higher level than does PPG, then what is the benefit of PPG over alcohol?

Alcohol, from my knowledge, penetrates the skin much more readily and carries the substance more efficiently than either PPG or Glycerin. The downside being alcohol's volatility in contact with air or water...

 

[Bryan]

Ok, I gotcha. I would have understood what you meant if you'd said that alcohol is a better vehicle than PPG, instead of saying that it's a better solvent than PPG!

In any event, like I also said in my other reply, the alcohol content is another issue that muddies the waters a bit. I've always said that it wouldn't surprise me at all if it turned out that 2.5 mL of topical 2% minoxidil is more effective than 1 mL of 5% minoxidil.

Bryan

 

[The Gardener]

Bryan,

A while ago I read an interesting article about this topic. It talked about the concept of every-day human compliance as a factor in the regular application of topical hairloss agents.

Basically, even if Rogaine were a better mixture for optimum absorbtion of minoxidil, this assumes that the average user will 'stick to the program' and apply it twice a day, religiously. If Doctor Lee's , or any other similar concoction of topical minoxidil with less PPG has a slightly less absorbtion rate, one must take into account that the actual human user has a higher probabilility of using this concoction more regularly than the greasy Rogaine formula. In short, even if Rogaine is better, a typical human is predisposed to only using it once a day due to the greasiness. Is once a day Rogaine better than twice a day Dr Lee's?

 

[Bryan]

Dunno, since it's obviously so hypothetical, anyway! Dr. Lee's version is probably more cosmetically acceptable AND absorbs better, if we can believe those in vitro studies showing that alcohol at the 90% level makes the best vehicle of all.

BTW, what the hell is that...that...that THING that guy in your avatar is wearing?? Is that for real??

Bryan

 

[Bismarck]

That's the Gardener in his new swimming suit during his last holidays.

 

[Bryan]

I could wear one of those things, too, as long as they come in an Extra Large size.

Bryan

 

[Bismarck]

I could wear one of those things, too, as long as they come in an Extra Large size.

Bryan

Choosing it to small could result in 100% DHT reduction.

 

[Hotlegs]

What do people think of the idea of using Xandrox 15 for six months or so to 'kick start' some regrowth and then returning to standard 5% minoxidil ?

Is this idea flawed ?

What do you think ?

 

[kevinme]

But can Xandrox 15 only applied ONCE a day for optimum results or is twice a day necessary?

 

[stoneecld]

After thinkin long and hard and obsessively I decided to goforit xandrox15 2 a day, if godwilling things go well, I can always maintain with 5%----So far thank god all is well, even though its a pain in the ***(grease factor) can shampoo after an hour. Wish me well :freaked2:

 

[The Gardener]

I hope it jolts your hair back into shape! The only downside is that you should consider procuring a hacksaw to cut down the shrubbery it is going to grow on the back of your neck. Just using it once a day I had to shave down my neckhairs every two weeks.

 

[stoneecld]

HAAHAHAH hacksaw it is! hopefully for top as well---for all of us god bless! Its only been a lil while, i will keep yall informed

 

[Guest]

Bump.

Anyone else tried Dr Lee's Xandrox15?

 

[extremekicks]

Just got some today I will be updating on here about it in 3 to 5 months. I have been on the big 3. Added folligen like 4 days ago now Xanadrox 15 to kick my temples and vertex into overdrive.

B

 

[dead]

any Xandrox updates out there !

 

[extremekicks]

Well I got to tell you I have been on it 2 months it has def filled in the vertex more and the temples are growing in again and thick. Cant wait to see the 6 month time. Been pleased , taking it all in.

B

 

[dead]

Well I got to tell you I have been on it 2 months it has def filled in the vertex more and the temples are growing in again and thick. Cant wait to see the 6 month time. Been pleased , taking it all in.

B

Good to hear extremekicks !!!

I have changed from minoxidil 5% twice a day to......

Xandrox 5% (mornings) + Xandrox 15% (evenings)

It's only been a week so obviously nothing to report, but I will keep ya'll informed.

 

[alfonso2501]

I’ve been using XANDROX 15% in the morning, Minoxidil 5% in the PM, along with 1/6 of fincar every day. It’s been about a year and I’ve got real good results!

 

[The Gardener]

AH!.. Ty, if you don't mind the stickyness, you are going to like the Xandrox 15. It definitely gave me some results, and this after a year and a half of plodding along. Xandrox 15 definitely gave me a jolt. I am contemplating getting back on it, letting it have a little more time. But that stickyness, that damn stickyness. After putting it on, I couldn't get a good app of Copper Peptides down?