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Man develops melanoma after injecting gym-bought tanning peptide
Original: Man Injects Gym-Bought Tanning Peptide, Gets a New Melanoma Melanotan-II, also known as the "Barbie drug," has been link
A man has been diagnosed with a new melanoma after injecting Melanotan-II, an unregulated tanning peptide known as the 'Barbie drug' that is reportedly bought at gyms. The drug, which stimulates melanin production to darken the skin, has previously been linked to melanoma and other serious health complications. Commenters are using the case to warn that unregulated injectable tanning products sold outside pharmacies carry real medical risks.
Why now: A new reported case linking a popular underground tanning drug to melanoma has reignited safety warnings.
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