see also:

• dermatology
• melanoma

• Australia has banned most of these aids, especially UV tanning clinics which obviously will increase skin ageing and cancer risks

• illegal agent in Australia, not approved by the TGA
• acts on normal melatonin receptors to induce tan
• they claim that a spray in each nostril every day for two weeks, then a lower maintenance dosage after that, achieves a natural tan that can last up to six months
• has many adverse effects:
  • nausea, vomiting
  • flushing
  • acne
  • changes and growth in moles and potential to cause skin cancers
  • may rarely cause potentially fatal AKI or cerebral oedema