Skin, Hair & Beauty
Melanotan II (MT-2)
Synthetic analogue of alpha-MSH. Promotes skin tanning via melanin production. Also has libido-enhancing effects.
✅ Potential Benefits
- Promotes deep skin tanning without UV exposure
- Reduces UV damage needed for pigmentation
- Libido enhancement (similar to PT-141)
- Appetite suppression in some users
- May reduce compulsive behaviors (research phase)
💊 Dosing Protocol
Loading: 0.25–0.5mg SubQ daily until desired tan. Maintenance: 0.5–1mg 2x/week. Start very low — highly potent.
⏱ Half-Life
~1–2 hours
⚠️ Common Side Effects
Nausea, facial flushing, spontaneous erections in males, fatigue, yawning, darkening of moles.
🚫 Warnings & Contraindications
- HIGH RISK — may cause rapid darkening and change of existing moles and nevi — potential melanoma risk
- NOT FDA approved — significant safety concerns
- Changes to existing moles require immediate dermatological evaluation
- Has caused serious adverse events including hospitalizations
- Should NEVER be used without dermatologist monitoring
- Contraindicated in personal or family history of melanoma or dysplastic nevi
🚨 Adverse Effects
Mole changes (serious — requires immediate dermatologist evaluation), priapism, severe nausea, hypertension. Cases of melanoma development reported — causality not definitively established but risk is real.
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