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Use of intradermal botulinum toxin to reduce sebum production and facial pore size.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)(Report)

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

| September 01, 2008 | Shah, Anil R. | COPYRIGHT 2008 Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

ABSTRACT

Objective: Review the safety profile and subjective efficacy of intradermal botulinum toxin type A in facial pore size and sebum production.

Design: Retrospective analysis of 20 patients.

Results: Twenty consecutive patients with a single application of intradermal botulinum toxin type A were examined: Patients (17/20) noted an improvement in sebum production and a decrease in pores size at 1 month after injection. No complications were observed, and 17/20 patients were satisfied with the procedure.

Conclusion: Preliminary data suggests that intradermal botulinum toxin may play a role in decreasing sebum production. Further ...

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