TikTokers using genetic disorder drug for the side effects of tanning, weight loss Melanotan II (Tan Jabs): Why They're Not Worth The Risk No, you don't need the 'Barbie drug' to tan, whatever TikTok says. Here's why melanotan II is so risky Health expert says Melanotan II darkens skin moles and can make melanoma hard to detect Herald Sun It's a week of trending media talk about the dangers of Melanotan. I remember fielding a media interview about Melanotan 7 8 years ago. This trend has been around for a while, but Is Melanotan the New Solarium for a Perfect Tan?