Pigmenting the skin with injections of Afamelanotide (Melanotan) (Scenesse)
- Indications:
- Photodermatoses
- Could be used as a “lifetstyle” drug to darken (tan) the skin.
- Afamelanotide (Melanotan) (Scenesse):
- induces melanin deposition (Alpha MSH (Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone) analogue)
- is given subcutaneously in two injections of 20mg 60 days apart.
- Its effect is independent from UV (Ultraviolet) light exposure or dosage
- It increases tolerance to artificial light
Contributors:
Dr Christophe HSU – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland
Source of information: Lim H. Advances on Photodermatology. 2012 (02) – 20th Regional Conference of Dermatology (RCD) – Manila, Phillipines
Category : Melanotan - Modifie le 02.20.2012Category : Pigmenter la peau avec des injections de Afamelanotide (Melanotan) (Scenesse) - Modifie le 02.20.2012Category : Pigmenting the skin with injections of Afamelanotide (Melanoatan) (Scenesse) - Modifie le 02.20.2012Category : Scenesse - Modifie le 02.20.2012
