u/dontknowdontcareeee

Hi everybody! Here is my month two update. I tried my best to take better pictures this time, but it’s honestly hard, so I hope you understand!

A few things have changed since my last update. I upped my dosage to 3mg from 2mg. As far as I can tell, my keloids are getting flatter. The bigger ones still aren’t completely flat, but they’re still separating into two, which is honestly insane to me.
I think the biggest difference is my big keloid on the right. You can visibly see the separation, and I’m really excited about that one!

I’ve also been getting SO many messages. As much as I love messaging strangers 😂 I’ll be linking everything below, including the supplies you need.

50mg GHKCU (once reconstituted a bottle only last 30 days) don’t buy 100mg unless you are sharing.

https://puratekpeptides.com/product/ghk-cu/

Hospira Water to reconstitute (only buy Hospira it is what hospitals use)

https://puratekpeptides.com/product/hos-bw/

https://peptidetest.com/products/pfizer-hospira-bacteriostatic-water-30ml-vial

Insulin Needles and Alcohol Pads (highly recommended Sam’s Club or Costco)

Insulin needles (I love the easy touch brand)

https://www.medicaleshop.com/easytouch-standard-insulin-syringe-with-needle-516-inch-31-gauge-1-ml-500case

Insulin needles from Amazon

https://a.co/d/0alppLTv

Alcohol pads (you need to wipe top of bottle every time and for yourself before you pin)

https://a.co/d/09w79l1J

Reconstituting Needles (don’t need but saves time and less contamination)

https://a.co/d/0fMs0DsT

Storage (once reconstituted, you need to place in fridge somewhere dark and preferably in the very back of fridge) I use this case.

https://a.co/d/03wgrhGX

Sharps Container (please don’t throw needles away in the trash)

Free Sharps container

https://www.novocare.com/diabetes/resources/safe-disposal.html

Where I am buying my GHKCU now

https://groupbuykits.com/

Once you’ve tried GHK-Cu and really like it, I highly recommend buying kits! I’ve fully switched over to GroupBuyKits. You can get 10 vials of GHK-Cu for $48, and it includes 8x testing, which is more than what most standard peptide companies offer.
Please don’t go this route until you’ve tried one bottle first to make sure you’re not allergic. There is a $10 monthly fee, but honestly, it’s so worth it for the testing and affordability! They also offer a 10-day free trial, so definitely take advantage of it, browse around, and learn more before deciding if it’s right for you! (again, do not go this route until you’ve tried one vial)

FAQ

How much mg do I start with?
- 1mg

Does it sting?
- It might. Everyone is different. Add extra bac water into your syringe to dilute. For 2mg (50mg GHK CU bottle with 3mL Hospira bac water), that’s 12 units of bac water and 12 units of ghk cu.

Where do I pin?
- I like upper glute.

Does topical or pills work?
- I don’t know there hasn’t been enough research especially for keloids.

Do you pin everyday?
- There is no universal rule. I pin everyday. Some people do 5 days and take 2 days off.

Do I need to take a break?
- Yes and no. There is also no right or wrong timeframe since there aren’t many studies. Some people take it for 3 months and take a month off. Some people don’t cycle off. Feel free to do your own research on this. I will personally be cycling off.

How do you know how much to pull on the needle?
- peptide calculator

https://cellgenic.com/peptide-calculator/

How did you discover GHKCU helped with keloids?
- happy accident trying to solve another health issue.

Feel free to DM me if you have any questions. I’m no expert, but I can help where I can. TikTok is a great source, and so is the biohacking and peptide page on Reddit. I know this space can be confusing, and I really wish I had someone to help guide me when I first started. I’d rather y’all be safe and informed.

I cannot add pictures to my last post for some odd reason. Here is a picture of where my keloids are currently at. I’ve had these for over ten years, so I know what they looked like before. Since starting GHK cu, I’ve been shocked to see how much the color has changed and how much it has flattened. Keep in mind I started GHK cu for hair and skin, not thinking that it would affect my keloids. I gave up on finding anything years ago. Even though I occasionally check this Reddit forum.

To anyone telling me to seek medical advice, trust that I’ve had it. For years, my dermatologist and I worked closely together. We’ve done rounds and rounds of Kenalog injections, tape, laser, microneedling. We even tried a drug that was still in clinical trials. Trust me, she did it all. She did not recommend surgery or SRT. No matter what, the keloids came back. This went on for four to five years. It got to the point where she sat me down and told me that I needed to accept them, and so I did.

I know peptides are a touchy topic. Trust me, I was scared too, but there are plenty of resources online and even doctors who are prescribing them if that’s the route you want to take. I will continue to share monthly updates. For once, I’m so excited. I can’t wait to continue sharing updates.