Melanotan II
Mostly animal dataAlso known as: MT-2
Category: Skin & hair
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Nexaph: Melanotan II
Synthetic melanocortin analog used to darken skin without sun exposure. Also affects libido and appetite.
What it's used for
- Tanning
- Libido
Dosing
- Typical dose
- Commonly reported: start at 0.1 to 0.25 mg to test tolerance, then 0.25 to 0.5 mg per day until the desired tan, then 1 to 2 times weekly.
- How often
- Daily loading, then weekly
- Route
- Subcutaneous injection
- Cycle length
- Until desired color, then maintenance
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Possible side effects
- Nausea, flushing
- Darkening and new moles
- Spontaneous erections
Important: Unapproved and warned against by health regulators in several countries. Reports link it to changes in moles and melanoma. Get skin checks.