Tan seekers ‘risking health’
Many people are risking their health in order to achieve a better tan, new research has suggested.
According to a report published on bmj.com, an increasing number of people are turning to ‘tan jabs’ - using the drugs melanotan I and melanotan II - which are growing in popularity on the internet.
However, Michael Evans-Brown from the Liverpool John Moores University, said the public should be cautious as there are serious concerns about the quality of the drugs available online.
"Some users, especially those who are injecting drugs for the first time, are reusing or sharing injecting equipment, which places them and others at risk of infections, including blood borne viruses," he said.
The authors urged health professionals to respond to the trend by warning patients about the health risks associated with such products.
A recent study conducted at the University of Liverpool revealed that one in seven hospital patients experience adverse drug reactions.
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