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Botox Cosmetic

Indications: -> wrinkles (deep frown lines) Dosage: - topical application [2] Pharmacokinetics: -> treatments last only 3-4 months Mechanism of action: -> paralyzes wrinkle-promoting muscles

General

botulinum A toxin (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) dermatologic agent

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 10(1):5 2003
  2. Brandt F et al. Efficacy and safety evaluation of a novel botulinum toxin topical gel for the treatment of moderate to severe lateral canthal lines. Dermatol Surg 2010 Dec; 36:2111 PMID: 21134043 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1524-4725.2010.01711.x/abstract