2. Academic Validation
  3. Atypical melanocytic naevi following melanotan injection

Atypical melanocytic naevi following melanotan injection

  • Ir Med J. 2013 May;106(5):148-9.
C Reid 1,  T Fitzgerald,  A Fabre,  B Kirby
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Affiliation

  • 1 Dermatology Department, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4. C.Reid@st-vincents.ie
PMID: 23914578
Abstract

Melanotan is a synthetic analogue of alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (a-MSH) that stimulates melanogenesis. It is sold on the internet and tanning salons as a quick 'tanning jab'. We report a patient who developed multiple new onset atypical naevi within one week of receiving two Melanotan injections. This case highlights the potential risk of Melanotan in stimulating dysplastic naevi or possibly malignant melanoma.

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