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Melanotan-2 Dosage Comparison: Loading vs Maintenance Protocols
Loading (Type I–II) 0.25–0.5mg daily 10–14 days Visible tan by day 7–10; moderate depth by day 14 Nausea 15–25%, flushing 10–20%, minimal sexual sides at low dose Best for fair skin. Slow ramp minimises uneven pigmentation and mole darkening Loading (Type III–
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- Loading (Type I–II)
- 0.25–0.5mg daily
- 10–14 days
- Visible tan by day 7–10; moderate depth by day 14
- Nausea 15–25%, flushing 10–20%, minimal sexual sides at low dose
- Best for fair skin. Slow ramp minimises uneven pigmentation and mole darkening
- Loading (Type III–IV)
- 0.5–0.75mg daily
- 7–10 days
- Visible tan by day 5–7; deep tan by day 10
- Nausea 25–35%, flushing 20–30%, spontaneous erections 10–15%
- Standard protocol for medium skin. Faster results with manageable sides
- Aggressive Loading
- 1mg daily
- 5–7 days
- Rapid pigmentation within 5 days
- Nausea 40–50%, flushing 35–45%, sexual sides 20–30%
- High side effect burden without proportional benefit. Receptor saturation limits gains
- Maintenance (All Types)
- 0.25–0.5mg 2–3x weekly
- Indefinite
- Sustains existing pigmentation without further darkening
- Nausea <10%, flushing <10%, minimal sides at low frequency
- Optimal for sustaining tan. Matches melanin turnover rate without overshooting