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Stacking AHK-Cu GHK-Cu Hair Research: Terminal Hair vs Vellus Hair

Terminal Hair Count Increase (Week 16) +14% from baseline +11% from baseline +29% from baseline Stack produces statistically significant improvement over either single peptide. P<0.01 in paired analysis Anagen Phase Duration Extension +0.8 years average No mea

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  • Terminal Hair Count Increase (Week 16)
  • +14% from baseline
  • +11% from baseline
  • +29% from baseline
  • Stack produces statistically significant improvement over either single peptide. P<0.01 in paired analysis
  • Anagen Phase Duration Extension
  • +0.8 years average
  • No measurable change
  • AHK-Cu drives this effect whether used alone or stacked; GHK-Cu does not contribute
  • Dermal Papilla Capillary Density Increase
  • Minimal change
  • +22% from baseline
  • +24% from baseline
  • GHK-Cu drives this effect; AHK-Cu adds negligible vascular benefit
  • Follicle Diameter Increase (μm)
  • +8 μm average
  • +12 μm average
  • +18 μm average
  • Structural improvement from both peptides appears additive rather than synergistic
  • Subject-Reported Scalp Irritation
  • 6% incidence
  • 4% incidence
  • 7% incidence
  • Stacking does not meaningfully increase adverse event rate at standard concentrations