Tanning Without the Sun: The Promise of Melanotan 2

Melanotan 2 (MT2) works by stimulating melanin production in the skin, the pigment answerable for tanning. Originally developed as a potential treatment for skin conditions similar to erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) and vitiligo, it gained popularity for its secondary impact of inducing tanning. Administered via injection, MT2 mimics the motion of the hormone α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) […]