The copper ion can undergo photochemically driven changes, and the peptide chain can be degraded by UV radiation
FDA also issued a series of letters regarding mostly peptides being sold as research use only (RUO) where the advertising indicated the product was intended for human use
A useful approach is to take a control biopsy from the contralateral side of the face.11 In general, biopsy of suspicious or changing pigmented lesions on the face is recommended.12 Excisional biopsy is the most accurate diagnostic method in LM, but because lesions are often large and located in cosmetically sensitive areas, punch biopsy is the most widely used procedure,13 despite the problem of sampling error.14 Based on observational studies by Stevens and Cocherell,15 deep incisional biopsy extending as far as the subcutaneous tissue with a punch of at least 5mm can minimize this source of error
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We also recommend portion control, hydration, and limiting processed foods
We havent done the right study in children yet. He also touched on the need for independent studies, not funded by the manufacturers of the GLP-1 medications, to truly understand the long-term impact on kids