Despite its advantages, its important to acknowledge GHK-Cus limitations when compared to traditional acne treatments in a research context: Limited Direct Evidence for Active Acne Vulgaris: While it has anti-inflammatory properties, there is currently limited direct clinical evidence specifically demonstrating GHK-Cu as a primary treatment for active acne breakouts (e.g., reducing papules, pustules, or cysts)
Compared with active comparators, ALC was associated with a more favorable adverse event profile, further supporting its potential role as a safer therapeutic option, especially for vulnerable populations
The SELECT trial result - 20% reduction in major cardiovascular events with weekly semaglutide 2.4mg in adults with established cardiovascular disease plus overweight/obesity - was the first time a weight-loss medication demonstrated cardiovascular outcome benefits in a major randomized controlled trial
Detailed findings are due at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in June 2026
Recent evidence showed that Tirzepatide (TZP), a new drug including both Glucagon Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) and Glucose-dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonism, is effective in subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2D), lowering body weight, fat mass and glycated hemoglobin (HbA 1c ) also in obese or overweight adults without T2D