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Gopal Grandhige, MD, FACS, Board-Certified Surgeon Last Reviewed: May 8, 2026 Melanotan is a synthetic peptide that stimulates melanin production to create a tan with reduced sun exposure, but its safety and effectiveness for people with very fair skin is a complicated question

10.1073/pnas.97.10.5440 Proc Natl Acad Sci U.S.A

It also helps to elevate the mood and other functions of the brain
A total of 83.1% of investigators and 84.2% of patients reported clinical efficacy, which was excellent in almost one-third of patients

Wilder at the Mayo Clinic (11)
