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Two similar names can hide a major regulatory difference.

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Afamelanotide, also called Melanotan I, has a specific approved medical use.

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The regulated SCENESSE implant helps adults with erythropoietic protoporphyria increase pain-free light

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exposure. It is not an approval for cosmetic tanning products sold under a similar name.

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Melanotan II acts across several melanocortin receptors.

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Receptor activity and early human experiments do not establish a safe tanning product.

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Australia’s regulator has warned about inconsistent contents in products sold for tanning.

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Product identity, indication and medical supervision matter far more than the shared name.