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Melanotan-1 Cycle Length: Dosing Protocol Comparison
The table below compares standard Melanotan-1 cycle length protocols by user profile, dosing schedule, and expected timeline to visible results. Fitzpatrick I–II (fair skin, freckling) 0.08–0.10mg (days 1–5), then 0.16mg 0.16–0.20mg 10–12 weeks 21–28 days 0.16
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- The table below compares standard Melanotan-1 cycle length protocols by user profile, dosing schedule, and expected timeline to visible results.
- Fitzpatrick I–II (fair skin, freckling)
- 0.08–0.10mg (days 1–5), then 0.16mg
- 0.16–0.20mg
- 10–12 weeks
- 21–28 days
- 0.16mg 2–3× weekly
- Longest timeline required; combine with controlled UVA 2–3× weekly for first month to accelerate melanogenesis without burn risk
- Fitzpatrick III–IV (olive skin, tans easily)
- 0.10mg (days 1–3), then 0.20mg
- 0.20–0.25mg
- 8–10 weeks
- 14–21 days
- 0.20mg 2× weekly
- Faster melanogenic response; visible darkening within 3 weeks; plateau at 8 weeks with sustained photoprotection
- High UV exposure planned (vacation, outdoor work)
- 0.10mg (days 1–3), then 0.25mg
- 0.25mg
- 8 weeks minimum before travel
- 14–18 days
- 0.25mg 2× weekly during exposure period
- Start 8–10 weeks before planned UV exposure; MED increases 2–4× by week 8, providing meaningful photoprotection
- Year-round photoprotection (photosensitivity, high altitude)
- 0.08–0.10mg (days 1–5), then 0.20mg
- 0.20mg
- 12 weeks initial, then continuous maintenance
- 0.16–0.20mg 3× weekly indefinitely
- Maintenance dosing prevents pigmentation fade; sustains 70–85% of peak melanogenesis without adverse events