Melanotan-II, commonly referred to as the 'Barbie drug', is a synthetic peptide designed to enhance melanin production for an inside-out tan. Despite its alluring promise, using this unlicensed drug can lead to severe health risks, including nausea and cancer. Promoted heavily by social media influencers, Melanotan-II is often disguised in appealing packaging, although it is not FDA approved and can pose significant dangers like dosage inconsistencies and contamination. Warnings issued by several countries have not deterred its illegal online sales, intensified by the summer 'beach' trend highlighted by the Barbie movie.
Despite the dire complications, influencers have been hawking it to their followers as a quick and easy way to tan.
Warnings against the use of melanotan II have been issued by the US, UK, Australia, and several other countries.
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