Melanotan I (Afamelanotide) is a Melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) agonist. Synthetic α-MSH analog developed to stimulate melanin production through selective MC1R activation. It is researched for skin pigmentation, phototoxicity reduction in EPP patients, UV-free tanning.

What is the recommended Melanotan I dosage?

Common dosages: 16 mg implant (FDA-approved); 0.025-0.3 mg/kg (research dosing) administered every 60 days (implant) or daily (injection) via subcutaneous implant (approved) or subcutaneous injection. Cycle length: 60-day implant cycles; 4-8 weeks injection cycles. Half-life: ~2 hours circulating; implant provides 2-month depot release.

What are the side effects of Melanotan I?

Milder than Melanotan II: fatigue, headache, facial flushing, nausea, development or darkening of freckles/moles. Slower onset than MT-II (weeks vs days). Generally considered safer.

Melanotan I has shown a preliminary safety profile in research. FDA-approved as Scenesse for EPP only (prescription). Not approved for cosmetic tanning. All research should follow appropriate safety protocols.

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