Topical liposomal preparations containing encapsulated compounds have recently attained commercial viability.
The Wrst one, a topical antifungal preparation contained 1% econazole in a liposomal gel form and was marketed in
Switzerland in 1988 as Pevaryl Lipogel® by Cilag AG. A formulation of melanin-encapsulating liposomes in spray form (Lipoxome®) delivers melanin selectively to the hair follicle and the hair shaft to stain hair follicles of people with bold, white or grey hair