October 2017 VOL. 14, ED 3. by PeningtonInstitute Issuu Melanotan is not a tan. It's an unregulated peptide with real risk. As a dermatologist, here's the reality: It has been linked to new and changing moles including cases of Don't risk using tanning products containing melanotan Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Australians who use tanning products containing 'melanotan' are at risk of serious health problems. These products include nasal sprays and other injectable and ingestible tanning products, and are being illegally promoted and Glowup shortcuts are trending again, but doctors say the Barbie drug comes with real medical red flags. Unregulated, unapproved, and could have serious sideeffects is any tan worth that risk?, Peptides are having a moment, but not all of them are harmless. One that's getting a lot of attention right now? Melanotan II. It's being used to achieve a tan from the