X-Ray investigates the latest tanning craze - an injectable drug called Melanotan. Some people will try almost anything to achieve the perfect colour. And now, a new a drug called Melanotan is the ...

Talk about a toxic tan. Nicknamed the “Barbie drug,” a viral nose spray that promises to give users the perfect glow may deliver life-threatening complications. The drug, Melanotan II, is an ...

Tanning injections are currently illegal to buy in the United States. They can damage your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer. In many Western cultures, tanned skin is often perceived as ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Melanotan, an illegal and unregulated drug, has been growing in popularity and prevalence, largely thanks to social media where it is ...

Share on Pinterest Melanotan II-containing tanning products, sold as injections or nasal sprays, are dangerous to health. Maria Maglionico/EyeEm/Getty Images Some social media influencers have been ...

In just a few weeks, you’ll be on a white sand beach with a margarita, or at the playground with your kids, or moving your workouts outside. Point is: Summer is here. And your plan is to be sun safe ...

The effects of Barbiecore are being felt far and wide. The upcoming Greta Gerwig film, "Barbie," is impacting more than just your nail choices and the color you dye your hair; in fact, a drug called ...

Experts have warned those looking to get a quick tan not to turn to a product popular on social media, which has the potential to cause serious side effects including melanoma. To the horror of UNSW ...

Studies suggest Melanotan 1 is an agonist of melanocortin receptors 1, 3, 4, and 5 and a synthetic peptide called MT-1. It is considered to be similar to alpha-melanotocyte stimulating hormone. MT-1's ...