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GlossaryBotulinum Toxin Type B

neurotoxin used to treat muscle overactivity and reduce wrinkles

Botulinum Toxin Type B, also known as Myobloc or Neurobloc, is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It works by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contraction, thereby causing temporary muscle paralysis. This toxin is used medically to treat conditions involving muscle overactivity, such as cervical dystonia, and cosmetically to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

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research Botulinum Toxin Off-Label Use in Dermatology: A Review

53 citations , January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.

research Cosmetic Treatment Using Botulinum Toxin in the Oral and Maxillofacial Area: A Narrative Review of Esthetic Techniques

52 citations , January 2023 in “Toxins”

Botulinum toxin can safely and effectively treat facial wrinkles and muscle issues with precise injection techniques.

research Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin: A Pilot Study

50 citations , November 2010 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.

The Non-Neuronal and Nonmuscular Effects of Botulinum Toxin: An Opportunity for a Deadly Molecule to Treat Disease in the Skin and Beyond

research The non-neuronal and nonmuscular effects of botulinum toxin: an opportunity for a deadly molecule to treat disease in the skin and beyond

44 citations , October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Botulinum toxin has potential for treating various skin conditions and improving wound healing.

research A pilot study to evaluate effectiveness of botulinum toxin in treatment of androgenetic alopecia in males

24 citations , January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”

Botulinum toxin was found to be a safe and effective treatment for male pattern baldness in a small test, but more research is needed.

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community Effectiveness and Safety of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

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Botox injections increase hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia. Combining Botox with finasteride yields even better results.

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in Treatment 11 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.

community The Effect of Intradermal Botox on Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Possible Mechanism (Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2020)

in Treatment 12 upvotes 6 years ago

Intradermal botulinum toxin (BTX) injections effectively treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) by inhibiting TGF-β1 secretion from hair follicles. Further research and long-term follow-up are needed to confirm these findings.

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Scalp Botox may help hair loss by relaxing muscles and increasing blood flow, potentially benefiting conditions other than androgenetic alopecia. DHT affects hair follicles differently, causing tension and hair loss in some areas but not others.

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