The 'miracle pill' that makes your body tan itself

[emad]

By Katy Guest
24 April 2005


The sun is about to set on the tanning industry of northern Europe. Scientists have developed a "self-browning" implant which threatens to leave the sunbed and the spray-on tan in the shade.

The revolutionary product, Melanotan, has already been shown to darken skin colour and reduce sun damage. Now the manufacturer, Epitan, is pressing for full clinical trials.

Melanotan works by mimicking the hormone that increases the production of melanin, the pigment which naturally darkens the skin as it protects against the sun.

Volunteers who took part in an earlier, mid-stage trial reported that their skin had turned brown. Other studies have reported increased sex drive, leading to its depiction as a "paradise pill".
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health_medical/story.jsp?story=632453

[oneighty]

1. Melanotan

Is not for every one. Side effects may include *(&^%$#$%^ and &*()*&^%$ and *&^%$%#@ Barf. Poop. Sudden death.

Ask your doctor if Melanotan is right for you.

Other possible and likely side effects have not been studied. (yet)

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[goodboy]

2. this thing is fucked because it makes you feel good. "paradise pill"

Medicine isn't supposed to make you feel good you know. It'll be probably classed as a schedule 1.

[Deja Q]

3. I'm pale and sexless. I want the pill!

:D

[TreasonousBastard]

4. Kewl. now put it in the water...

and all our food so we'll all turn black and our race problems will be over.

[Deja Q]

6. Yeah, but (warning: PG-13)

while it changes skin color, it won't change other certain stereotypes...

[all.of.me]

5. sounds like spring break! tanning and sex!

[jmm]

7. I can't wait to see Michael Jackson in line for this

I mean since his color change was cause by a disease I'm sure he's just dying to go back to his natural complexion right }( ?