Suntan Drug Greenlighted for Trials

[Bouncer]

A drug that stimulates the body's tanning response — turning pasty skin caramel for up to two months — has been approved for human trials, but not for tanning.

Although the drug will not be available for cosmetic purposes any time soon, similar compounds are already being widely abused on the pharmaceutical black market. The official product, a man made hormone called afamalenodtide, has received U.S. government approval to begin clinical trials.

"It's a bioabsorbable implant that you just inject into the skin," said Colin Mackie, director of business development for Clinuvel, the company bringing the drug to the U.S. "It stimulates melanin production."

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[Bouncer]

Can they think of anything else? A drug that stimulates the body tanning response:wacko: For fucks sake....

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[H1tman]

Can they think of anything else? A drug that stimulates the body tanning response:wacko: For fucks sake....

Whats so wrong about it? Im sure pigmently challenged, the elderly and areas of the world where melanoma is rampant would love this drug..plus getting wood as a side effect is a big thumbs up in my book. :D

[Shibby]

I see how having to spend less time tanning will help with skin cancer (not sure if the skin will age less), but I will be interested to see if there is a new con with using it.