The theoretical appeal a tan without UV exposure is undermined by the reality that Melanotan II may increase cancer risk through different mechanisms: stimulating melanocyte proliferation in predisposed individuals, masking warning signs of melanoma through widespread mole darkening, and often being combined with UV exposure anyway
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But given the importance of the US market, the worlds leading generic-drug makers are already eyeing it