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Melanotan-2 for Ages 30-39: Protocol Comparison

Conservative (Fitzpatrick I-II) 250mcg every other day × 21 days 400-500mcg twice weekly 15-20 min midday, 3× weekly 10-14 days to visible pigmentation Best for pale skin types and first-time users. Minimises nausea, allows receptor adjustment Moderate (Fitzpa

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  • Conservative (Fitzpatrick I-II)
  • 250mcg every other day × 21 days
  • 400-500mcg twice weekly
  • 15-20 min midday, 3× weekly
  • 10-14 days to visible pigmentation
  • Best for pale skin types and first-time users. Minimises nausea, allows receptor adjustment
  • Moderate (Fitzpatrick III-IV)
  • 300mcg every other day × 14 days
  • 250-300mcg twice weekly
  • 15-20 min midday, 2× weekly
  • 7-10 days to visible pigmentation
  • Optimal for medium skin types. Balances speed and tolerability
  • Aggressive (experienced users)
  • 500mcg daily × 10 days
  • 500mcg twice weekly
  • 20-30 min midday, 4× weekly
  • 5-7 days to visible pigmentation
  • High nausea risk, rapid receptor downregulation. Not recommended for age 30+
  • Maintenance-only (prior users)
  • Skip loading, start maintenance
  • 250-400mcg twice weekly
  • Sustains existing pigmentation
  • For users returning after 3-6 month break. Receptors partially reset
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