local
Dermatologist warns about using ‘Barbie drug’ for tanning
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Charles Herrington, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Charles Herrington, Jordan Gartner, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 23, 2026 Indexed here Jul 24, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway This chemical, known for its purported ability to produce a tan, has gained popularity on social media.
A warning has been issued about a synthetic chemical used for tanning. This chemical, known for its purported ability to produce a tan, has gained popularity on social media. It is administered via injection and has been portrayed as safe.
However, a dermatologist has raised concerns about its side effects. Further details about the potential risks associated with this chemical are available from the source, including reports of adverse reactions at the injection site and other health concerns.
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. The Midland covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) . The Midland surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A warning has been issued about a synthetic chemical used for tanning. This chemical, known for its purported ability to produce a tan, has gained popularity on social media. It is administered via…
When was this published? This article was first published on July 23, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Charles Herrington, Jordan Gartner at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS). To learn more about how The Midland selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Midland, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter