10.1016/j.cardiores.2004.12.027 10 Byrns ChinaN.PerlegosA
Reported Skin Irritation and Allergic Reactions to GHK-Cu Topical products can cause irritation, dermatitis, or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, especially when combined with acids, retinoids, adhesives, dressings, or other active skin-care ingredients
Plattner H, Verkhratsky A
Current approaches, including pharmacological and behavioral interventions, often focus on mitigating symptoms rather than addressing the underlying mechanisms of damage
When weighing GHK-Cu oral vs injectable, this localized reaction is a factor for the injectable route, but it typically resolves quickly