Peptides
Melanotan II
Melanocortin agonist studied for skin pigmentation.
A melanocortin-receptor agonist used in research and clinical settings for skin pigmentation, with loading and weekly maintenance dosing.
Price
$150/mo
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Best for
- Adults seeking pigmentation support under clinician supervision
- Patients who want a structured load-and-maintenance protocol
Not for
- Personal/family history of melanoma or atypical moles
- Pregnancy
- Uncontrolled hypertension or cardiovascular disease
How it works
What it is — and what it isn't.
Melanotan II is a synthetic analog of α-MSH that binds melanocortin receptors and can stimulate melanin production. It is administered subcutaneously with a loading phase followed by lower-frequency maintenance.
Typical protocol
How a course usually unfolds.
Your clinician personalizes the actual schedule based on your goals, history, and response.
- 1
Days 1–14
Daily subcutaneous loading dose.
- 2
Week 3+
Maintenance: low-dose injection ~1x/week.
What's included
One flat price. Everything you need.
We bundle the whole experience — clinician care, medication, shipping, and adjustments.
- Provider visit & ongoing messaging
- Medication shipped free in discreet packaging
- Dose adjustments based on your response
- Cancel or pause anytime
Safety & side effects
What to know — straight, not scary.
Common
- Nausea (transient)
- Flushing
- Appetite suppression
- Darkening of existing moles
Less common / serious
- New or atypical pigmented lesions — stop and have skin evaluated
- Transient BP elevation
Message your care team about side effects — most can be managed with dose adjustment, timing, or hydration support. Anything severe goes to 911 or the nearest emergency room first.
FAQs
Questions worth asking.
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