The emphasis in internal medicine is on sustainable, evidence-based care rather than quick fixes
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in adults with trichotillomania showed a significant 56% reduction in hair pulling with NAC, 1200 mg per day for 6 weeks followed by 2400 mg per day for another 6 weeks, compared with a 16% reduction in the placebo group, with improvements noticeable from 9 weeks
Subcutaneous Injection Protocol Subcutaneous administration deposits glutathione into the fatty tissue layer between skin and muscle, typically in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm
Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands Tel: +31-107032861, Fax: +31-107033639, E-mail: a.vanderlelij@erasmusmcnl Received: October 30, 2023 Revised: November 23, 2023 Accepted: December 6, 2023 Copyright 2024 Korean Endocrine Society This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License ( which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited
Most research protocols cap single shots around 300 mcg because GH release flattens out beyond that point more dose does not equal more GH pulse
