How is AHK-Cu administered?
This describes how AHK-Cu is typically administered in clinical and research references, not a self-administration guide. The usual route is Topical (most common) or sub-q, on a 1-2x daily topical schedule, generally over 8-12 weeks. Specific dosing is individual and beyond general information, and human evidence for AHK-Cu is limited.
Administration at a glance (reference data)
- Route: Topical (most common) or sub-q
- Schedule: 1-2x daily topical
- Cycle length: 8-12 weeks
- Half-life: ~2 hours topical
References
- The effect of tripeptide-copper complex on human hair growth in vitro — Pyo HK, Yoo HG, Won CH, Lee SH, Kang YJ, Eun HC, Cho KH, Kim KH — Archives of Pharmacal Research, 2007;30(7):834-9
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Last updated 2026-06-15.