Vasculitis with panniculitis following botulinum toxin A injection for cosmetic use

Nastaran Namazi; Reza M. Robati; Sahar Dadkhahfar; Anoush Shafiee; Farahnaz Bidari-Zerehpoush

doi:10.5826/dpc.0601a06

Vasculitis with panniculitis following botulinum toxin A injection for cosmetic use

Authors

Nastaran Namazi Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Reza M. Robati Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Sahar Dadkhahfar Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Anoush Shafiee Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Farahnaz Bidari-Zerehpoush Department of Pathology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Keywords:

botulinum, botulinum toxin A, vasculitis

Abstract

Botulinum toxin A injection is performed most frequently for facial rejuvenation all over the world. Some bizarre and severe side effects have been reported after botulinum toxin A injection. Herein, we present a case of vasculitis with panniculitis after a patient underwent a cosmetic procedure that included injection of purported botulinum toxin A.

Author Biography

Nastaran Namazi, Skin Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Assistant Professor of Dermatology

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Published

2016-01-31

Issue

2016 Vol 6, No 1 | January

Section

Observation

License

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How to Cite

Namazi N, Robati RM, Dadkhahfar S, Shafiee A, Bidari-Zerehpoush F. Vasculitis with panniculitis following botulinum toxin A injection for cosmetic use. Dermatol Pract Concept. Published online January 31, 2016:19-21. doi:10.5826/dpc.0601a06