Melanotan I (Afamelanotide)
Category: Melanocortin Agonist
A longer-acting alpha-MSH analog studied for skin protection in EPP patients.
Half-Life: 0.5 hours
Benefits
- FDA-approved for EPP
- Skin darkening/tanning
- Photoprotection
- Longer duration than MT-II
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Facial flushing
- Headache
- Fatigue