The evidence for noncosmetic uses of botulinum toxin

Blake Busey; Mary Jo A Esparza

The evidence for noncosmetic uses of botulinum toxin

J Fam Pract. 2020 Nov;69(9):447-453.

Authors

Blake Busey¹, Mary Jo A Esparza²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Family Medicine, Texas Tech University of Health Sciences El Paso- Transmountain, USA. Email: blake.busey@ttuhsc.edu.
² Department of Family Medicine, Texas Tech University of Health Sciences El Paso- Transmountain, USA.

PMID: 33176340

Abstract

Botulinum toxin has been studied for a variety of uses beyond the cosmetic. Here's what you need to know about which uses are worth considering for your patient.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Botulinum Toxins, Type A / therapeutic use*
Contraindications
Cosmetic Techniques
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Neuromuscular Agents / therapeutic use*
Off-Label Use
Patient Selection

Substances

Neuromuscular Agents
Botulinum Toxins, Type A