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GHK-Cu (1.0–1.5mM topical) TGF-β1 suppression + Wnt/β-catenin activation + collagen XVII restoration +18–22% (histological measurement) +28–31% phase duration 10–14 weeks None reported in topical application Minoxidil (…
Source: realpeptides.coComparison
Topical Serum (water-based) 1–2% Dropper application twice daily Degrades in 60–90 days post-opening $40–70 Best for consistent daily users; requires refrigeration after opening Liposomal Serum Dropper or spray applicat…
Source: realpeptides.coComparison
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2018) Randomized, vehicle-controlled, N=60 2% topical cream, twice daily 12 weeks Hair density (hairs/cm²) +31.2 hairs/cm² vs +3.1 control p<0.001 Gold-standard design with objective pho…
Source: realpeptides.coComparison
GHK-Cu is available in both topical and injectable formats. For hair-specific applications, the delivery route matters — and the evidence strongly favors topical.
Source: thepeptidecatalog.comComparison
Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that blocks conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) — the primary hormonal driver of androgenetic alopecia. GHK-Cu does not address the DHT pathway. Published…
Source: thepeptidecatalog.comComparison
Minoxidil is a potassium channel opener that primarily increases blood flow to hair follicles and extends the anagen growth phase through vasodilation. It does not directly address dermal papilla cell signaling or folli…
Source: thepeptidecatalog.com