Unexpected temple hair growth from GHK-Cu Update 1/4/2026
GHK-Cu injections led to unexpected temple hair growth for someone who had been using minoxidil and finasteride for over a decade. The user plans to continue using GHK-Cu and experiment with a DIY AHK-Cu serum.
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