Toxic tanning - "I didn't think I'd get skin cancer"

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It's illegal in the UK to sell nasal sprays or injectables made with "melanotan-2", an artificial hormone that can accelerate tanning. Dermatologists say the unlicensed drug is dangerous and there's evidence it may be linked to skin cancer. A BBC investigation has found that dozens of social media influencers are still promoting the drug to millions of followers. For 5 Minutes On, health correspondent Anna Collinson talks to two young women who've used melanotan-2 products and suffered the consequences - and an influencer who's realised she needs to be more careful about what she's promoting. Photo credit: melanotan seller