Skin, Hair & AestheticAn evidence-graded look at the melanocortin 'tanning peptides' — separating the one FDA-approved rare-disease drug (afamelanotide) from the unregulated, illegal-to-sell melanotan-2 'tan jabs' linked to melanoma, priapism and rhabdomyolysis.
Skin, Hair & Aesthetic13 MIN READ
Skin, Hair & AestheticAn evidence-graded look at the melanocortin peptides marketed for a tan or 'natural photoprotection' — separating the one FDA-approved rare-disease drug (afamelanotide) from the unregulated, illegal-to-sell melanotan products linked to melanoma and priapism.
Skin, Hair & Aesthetic13 MIN READ
Sexual & Hormonal HealthA cross-sex, evidence-first overview of the peptides studied for sexual desire, arousal and erectile function — bremelanotide, kisspeptin, melanotan II and oxytocin — graded honestly for men and women. Only one is FDA-approved.
Sexual & Hormonal Health13 MIN READ
Sexual & Hormonal HealthA clinical-editorial ranking of the peptides studied for erectile dysfunction — melanocortin agents (PT-141, melanotan-2) and kisspeptin — graded honestly against the AUA first-line standard. No peptide is FDA-approved for ED.
Sexual & Hormonal Health12 MIN READ
Peptide EncyclopediaA clinical monograph on Melanotan II (MT-II) — the non-selective melanocortin agonist sold illegally for tanning. Thin 1990s human data, a high-risk safety profile, and an unapproved 2026 legal status.
Peptide Encyclopedia12 MIN READ