Atypical melanocytic naevi following melanotan injection
Reid, C.; Fitzgerald, T.; Fabre, A.; Kirby, B.
Irish Medical Journal 106(5): 148-149
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0332-3102 PMID: 23914578 Document Number: 668813
Melanotan is a synthetic analogue of alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone (a-MSH) that stimulates melanogenesis. It is sold on the internet and tanning salons as a quick 'tanning jab'. We report a patient who developed multiple new onset atypical naevi within one week of receiving two Melanotan injections. This case highlights the potential risk of Melanotan in stimulating dysplastic naevi or possibly malignant melanoma.