Melanotan
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jun 2026
Melanotan refers to a group of synthetic peptide analogues of the alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that stimulate melanin production to induce skin tanning. The group primarily includes Melanotan I (afamelanotide), which is approved for treating phototoxicity in erythropoietic protoporphyria, and Melanotan II, which has been investigated for tanning and sexual dysfunction but remains unregulated and associated with various health risks.
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Melanotan might increase melanin as protection against sunlight
“that peptide might be triggering melanin as a compensation mechanism for extra protection from sunlight”
Open the episode · #2516 - Rowan JacobsenListen at 13:39
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