Insights into Tanning Biology and Tanning Products JCAD The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology Melanotan is not a tan. It's an unregulated peptide with real risk. As a dermatologist, here's the reality: It has been linked to new and changing moles including cases of Risks of Melanotan: TGA to issue fresh warning against 'Barbie drug' The Australian FDA Fast Facts Australians who use tanning products containing 'melanotan' are at risk of serious health problems. These products include nasal sprays and other injectable and ingestible tanning products, and are being illegally promoted and Illegal tanning nasal spray not a 'harmless alternative' to sunbaking, says TGA ABC News