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Amy Donohoe

'Barbie drug' promoted by influencers is ‘very, very dangerous’, says dermatologist

A Dublin dermatologist has warmed people not to take a “very, very dangerous” tanning drug that is being promoted by social media influencers.

Consultant Dermatologist Professor Catriona Ryan has said that there has been a surge in the use of nasal sprays containing the “Barbie drug” melanotan.

Social media influencers have been pushing the illegal tanning aid to their followers in recent months - even though it has some potentially fatal side effects.

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