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Dangerous 'Barbie drug' Melanotan-II sparks crackdown on social media influencers

Authorities are warning about a product dubbed the "Barbie drug" that promises to give users a tan without the sun, but can have serious side effects including, in rare cases, melanoma.

Last month the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued a warning about Melanotan-II, a substance being widely spruiked on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

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