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Stark warning over peptide wellness craze
An Australian woman has shared the distressing side effects of her peptide use as authorities struggle to control a booming, unregulated black market.
Anna tried peptides for her skin. Nine weeks later the menstrual pain was unbearable
A stark warning has been issued over the peptide wellness craze sweeping social media.
Australian woman Anna Thompson is sharing her distressing side effects, as the Therapeutic Goods Administration struggles to control a booming, unregulated black market.
Anna said her skin broke out and after nine weeks of use she began experiencing severely increased menstrual pain. 9News
Synthetic peptides, which mimic natural hormones and molecules in the body, are increasingly being sought for their anti-ageing effects, weight loss and even muscle growth.
While some are approved for use, such as weight loss jabs, most are illegal.
“They are sourced from manufacturers or online suppliers of questionable quality,” dermatologist Dr Leona Yip told 9News.
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Doctor in tears over 'atypical' moles as social media craze causes concern
Lisa Byrom says the trend seems to be most prevalent in teenagers and those in their early 20s. (ABC News: Mark Leonardi)
Skin specialists are sounding the alarm over potential cancer risks associated with unregulated peptides at the heart of a social media-driven beauty craze.
Dermatologists have told the ABC they have seen patients who used melanotan-II suddenly developing new, abnormal and potentially dangerous moles while taking the peptide.
Skin doctors are urging patients who may be worried after using unregulated peptides to book a skin check.
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