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This peptide is the active ingredient in the topical copper peptides that have been sold as cosmetic agents on the dermatology shelf since the late 1980s, with the caveat being that topical GHK-Cu needs to penetrate the stratum corneum layer of skin before getting to the dermis, which houses the receptors for the peptide
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So while its not FDA-approved to treat or prevent hair loss, its been widely studied for its ability to support healthier-looking hair and a visibly rejuvenated scalp