Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration is urging consumers to not use tanning products containing a synthetic peptide called 'Melanotan'. The drug can cause serious side affects, such a kidney failure, chest pains, acne, Australians who use tanning products containing 'melanotan' are at risk of serious health problems. These products include nasal sprays and other injectable and ingestible tanning products, and are being illegally promoted and An overview of benefits and risks of chronic melanocortin1 receptor activation Bhm 2025 Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Wiley Online Library Alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone ( MSH): biology, clinical relevance and implication in melanoma Journal of Translational Medicine Springer Nature Link Melanotan What It Is and Its Relation to Skin Cancer The Peptide Craze Ground Truths