Nasal tanners left me suffocating in hospital' Tanning peptides like melanotan are trending online, but theyre not approved, not regulated, and illegal to advertise in Australia. When products havent been properly tested, theres no way to know Fresh warning for 'Barbie drug' Medical Republic TikTok influencers slammed for promoting melanotan as a nasal tanning product The Canberra Times Canberra, ACT Dangerous 'Barbie drug' Melanotan II sparks crackdown on social media influencers ABC News Alfamelanotide (melanotan) is not safe for recreational use, regulated, or predictable., As a dermatologist, this is why it concerns me:, Its an unapproved substance with no quality control,