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Botulinum A exotoxin in cosmetic dermatology
Author(s) -
Markey Andrew C.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2000.00606.x
Subject(s) - medicine , hyperhidrosis , clostridium botulinum , dermatology , botulinum toxin , botulinum neurotoxin , surgery , biology , toxin , microbiology and biotechnology
Botulinum A exotoxin, a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum , is now being used by cosmetically oriented specialists for treatment of a large variety of movement associated wrinkles on the face and neck. This form of temporary chemical denervation compliments the cosmetic practitioner’s armamentarium alongside resurfacing and tissue augmentation. Additionally, the use of Botulinum toxin to block sympathetic innervation of eccrine sweat glands is proving a valuable treatment of hyperhidrosis of the axillae, palms and soles.