In Spain, Europe and America, there is a common belief that tanned skin is more beautiful than untanned skin. It is true that in the short term we can see ourselves as more favourable. However, in the long run The skin will suffer from a lot of skin Under the influence of the sun or something more dangerous while using different methods to continue tanning our skin throughout the year.
This is the case of a new drug being sold illegally that causes skin tanning. This is the “Barbie drug”, a synthetic peptide known as Melanotan 2 which promises a quick tan by stimulating the production of melanin which, however, It has not been approved by any health agency Because it has harmful effects on the body, many of which may be serious.
“Barbie drugs” are illegal
Melanotan II may not tell you anything because it is Popularly known as “Drug Barbie”Or “tanning Barbie” or “tanning brunettes.” Many of these synthetic peptides are sold every year among many young people in Spain and around the world for their promise of quick tanning.
The State College of Physicians of Tenerife was one of the first in our country to echo the harm that Melanotan II can cause to the health of young people because they are the most likely to buy it. Dr. Marina Rodriguez Martin, a dermatologist affiliated with the aforementioned entity, explained: “There is no safe tanning with Melanotan II. “The skin does not forget and all sun damage is cumulative.”
What is known as the “Barbie drug” is not legally approved for sale in Spain, nor in any country in Europe, the United States, or Australia. However, it takes Selling illegally online has been around for decades. The most common offerings of Melanotan II are typically subcutaneous injections and nasal sprays.
The dangers of “Barbie drugs”
Fortunately, “Dope Barbie” is not very common in Spain but we are now seeing a problem Increased consumption is a major concern for health professionalsSince Melanotan II is a synthetic peptide it has more side effects on health than people think.
Melanotan II is a synthetic peptide that mimics the natural alpha hormone MSH, which is responsible for the production of melanin in the skin. It is sold because it is served More visible and faster tanning effects. It is also said that it can act as an aphrodisiac and appetite suppressant.
However, it must be taken into consideration All the negative effects that this product contains On our bodies, because we repeat, Melanotan 2 is illegal in Spain because research on it is ongoing.
Pharmacist and celebrity Alvaro Fernandez (@farmaceuticofernandez) has already echoed the return of the “Barbie drug” and spoke very clearly about its harmful effects on health: “Its marketing and use is illegal, because it is under investigation. Because it has been observed that in many people who used it, new moles appeared, and changes in the shape and size of moles that they already had, and it is believed that it can Increased risk of skin cancer and melanoma“.
“She was there too Cases of arrhythmia and serious infections The pharmacist explains that these drugs affected the kidneys and muscles.
In short, “Barbie Drugs” is a Illegal drugs that should not be used under any circumstances Because it is not safe for the health of the people who use it. Furthermore, not selling through official channels (authorized pharmacies) may put you at risk of not selling what they promised you.
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