Melanotan 1 (Afamelanotide)

Category: Melanocortin Agonist

Synthetic analogue of alpha-MSH that induces skin tanning with fewer side effects than MT2.

Half-Life: 1 hours

Benefits

• Induces skin tanning
• Photoprotection against UV damage
• Potential treatment for EPP
• Less nausea than MT2
• Lower risk of spontaneous erections than MT2

Side Effects

• Facial flushing
• Nausea (mild)
• Fatigue
• Increased mole darkness