Unregulated peptide melanotan-II seen to increase risk of abnormal moles | ABC NEWS

Skin specialists are sounding the alarm over potential cancer risks associated with unregulated peptides at the heart of a social media-driven beauty craze. Dermatologists have told the ABC they have seen patients who used melanotan-II suddenly developing new, abnormal and potentially dangerous moles while taking the peptide. Skin doctors are urging patients who may be worried after using unregulated peptides to book a skin check. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-05/melanotan-ii-peptides-warning-by-specialists-abormal-moles/106749628 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia #abcnewschannel