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Review
. 2018 Mar 29;10(4):143.
doi: 10.3390/toxins10040143.

Antipruritic Effects of Botulinum Neurotoxins

Parisa Gazerani  1
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Review

Antipruritic Effects of Botulinum Neurotoxins

Parisa Gazerani. Toxins (Basel). .

Abstract

This review explores current evidence to demonstrate that botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) exert antipruritic effects. Both experimental and clinical conditions in which botulinum neurotoxins have been applied for pruritus relief will be presented and significant findings will be highlighted. Potential mechanisms underlying antipruritic effects will also be discussed and ongoing challenges and unmet needs will be addressed.

Keywords: antipruritic; botulinum neurotoxins; clinical; experimental; itch; pruritus.

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Conflict of interest statement

The author has no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in this manuscript. No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript.

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