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. 2023 Sep 1;22(9):7243e.
doi: 10.36849/JDD.7243e.

Beyond Wrinkles: A Comprehensive Review of the Uses of Botulinum Toxin

Skyler Coetzee, Natalie Nunez, Miguel Belaunzaran, Justin Mark, Michael A Stickler

Beyond Wrinkles: A Comprehensive Review of the Uses of Botulinum Toxin

Skyler Coetzee et al. J Drugs Dermatol. .

Abstract

Background: Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) exhibits inhibitory effects on the neuromuscular junction, and its use is well established in cosmetic dermatology. Our review aims to analyze the evidence for its use in the treatment of various dermatological, neurological, gastroenterological, ophthalmological, otorhinolaryngological, dental, urological, gynecological, and cardiovascular disorders.

Methods: A systematic review of the literature was performed for studies published between 2012 and 2022 that discussed the therapeutic use of BoNT in human participants. A total of 58 studies were selected for inclusion in this review.

Results: We discovered a large range of therapeutic applications of BoNT toxin beyond aesthetic and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved non-aesthetic uses.

Conclusions: BoNT is a powerful neurotoxin that has varied FDA-approved indications and has been studied in a wide range of therapeutic applications. Further investigation through higher power studies is needed to assess the potential of BoNT and expand its versatility across other medical specialties. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22(9): doi:10.36849/JDD.7243e.

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