24 citations
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December 2010 in “Dermatologic surgery” Botulinum toxin type A injections are not effective for severe alopecia areata.
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August 2022 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Botox injections may be a safe and effective way to treat severe, itchy skin disease when other treatments fail.
January 2018 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Botulinum toxin type A is a safe and effective treatment for male pattern baldness.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Botulinum toxin A helped a patient recover from dissecting folliculitis when antibiotics failed.
Different botulinum toxin products and concentrations can effectively reduce sweating, itching, bladder pressure, hair loss, and muscle spasms.
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin affects hair follicles, inhibiting TGF-B1 secretion; more research ongoing.
12 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Repeated botulinum toxin injections for forehead wrinkles may cause hairline recession in some women.
15 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin injections may help treat hair loss by blocking harmful secretion in hair follicles.
Botulinum toxin type A reduces itch and inflammation from histamine and may help treat certain skin conditions and hair loss.
10 citations
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October 2014 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Botulinum toxin type A injections improved hair growth and scalp health in a woman with radiation-induced hair loss.
August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Combining botulinum toxin type A with Minoxidil significantly improves hair growth and patient satisfaction in male hair loss.
53 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.
January 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Botox can help prevent hair loss by blocking cell death in scalp cells.
June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Botulinum toxin treatment improves hair follicle width and length in androgenetic alopecia.
January 2013 in “Российский журнал кожных и венерических болезней” Androgenic alopecia, a common hair loss condition, is linked to changes in androgen metabolism and genetics, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil, but these treatments are only fully effective in 10% of patients.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Botulinum toxin A may be an effective alternative treatment for the scalp disorder folliculitis decalvans.
January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Botulinum toxin type A did not help regrow hair in severe alopecia cases.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Neurotoxicity Research” Botulinum toxin may help reduce stress-related hair loss.
September 2025 in “Chinese Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Botulinum toxin may help treat hair loss but needs more research for effectiveness and cost concerns.
June 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” Intramuscular injections improved hair density more than intradermal injections for treating hair loss.
44 citations
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October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin has potential for treating various skin conditions and improving wound healing.
November 2025 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Botulinum toxin type A and platelet-rich plasma together boost hair growth by activating specific growth pathways.
1 citations
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May 2008 in “Toxicon” The lowest effective dose of Botox for detrusor sphincter dyssynergia is between 75-100 units.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Botulinum Toxin Type A can increase hair density and improve hair thickness in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
April 2025 in “Revista de Ciências da Saúde Nova Esperança” Botulinum Toxin Type A effectively treats various conditions with high patient satisfaction and minimal side effects.
September 2025 in “Toxins” Botulinum toxins show promise in treating various conditions, but more research is needed for hair and scalp disorders.
23 citations
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September 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Botulinum toxin is used in skin care for cosmetic and medical purposes.
January 2004 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.
The document concludes that current treatments for androgenic alopecia are not fully effective, but new therapies like botulinum toxin and PRP show promise, and future gene therapy could be beneficial.
November 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that there is a need for more research and regulation in dermatology, covering topics like latex allergy in children, the use of botulinum toxin, and treatments for skin conditions.