Finally Cured my winter only roscea.

[Judworth]

Originally Posted by Brady Barrows

Before one tries this be sure to check the forum search feature on this site and more important Google the Melanotan side effects carefully learning what they are and the risks associated with it.

One has to understand the benefit risk ratio of a treatment before one considers any treatment for rosacea or any disease or accident. If one understands the risks involved then so be it. But if one foolishly engages in a treatment without considering the risks then the key word in this equation is foolish. One will find out what the risks are especially the short and long term risks associated with Melanotan treatment for rosacea the hard way. That is why there are warnings for every treatment. Ignore the warnings and you may find out the hard way later what they tried to tell you.

Very well said!

I know how much we all want a cure for this awful disease, however my heart sinks when
I read the risks that some of us could be taking.
Please take care & do your research!
J

[sammyw]

Originally Posted by CollegeStudent12

Hey Sammy,

Not sure if you're still around, but your post grabbed my attention. What do you mean when you say the Melanotan "eliminated" your redness? Did you actually see a reduction in erythema before you started to tan?

It was my impression that Melanotan, in both incarnations, provided only a way of concealing rosacea--the melanin in the skin masking the redness. I could see how it would make skin less dry and sensitive, due to the increased oil production, but actively decreasing redness is a whole 'nother story.

Then again, I've heard that Melanotan II is an anti-inflammatory, so maybe that had something to do with it?

Yes at day 4-5 my redness had near enough gone completely, with no UV exposure. I don't believe my skin had darkened either (but it definitely did when I used the sunbeds). Eithen going outside in the freezing cold causes no redness apart from a little common sniffy nose. I haven't injected for about 2 weeks and still there is no present redness, I will record how long it takes to return, though I am hoping it will not.

Then again, I've heard that Melanotan II is an anti-inflammatory, so maybe that had something to do with it?

That is possible. I will research into it more.