Stefania Guida
Dermatology Unit, Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental and Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Francesca Farnetani
Dermatology Unit, Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental and Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Steven P. Nisticò
Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia, Catanzaro, Italy
Caterina Giorgio Mariarosaria
Department of Dermatology, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
Graziella Babino
Department of Dermatology, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
Giovanni Pellacani
Dermatology Unit, Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental and Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Elisabetta Fulgione
Department of Dermatology, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
Background: Recent studies have highlighted new botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) applications in the field of dermatology.
Objective: To review current knowledge of BoNT use in dermatology.
Methods: The literature of the last 5 years has been reviewed.
Results: We describe interesting protocols of BoNT treatment for hyperhidrosis (HH), hypertrophic scars and keloids, Raynaud phenomenon, facial flushing, oily skin, psoriasis, Hailey-Hailey disease, and cutaneous lesions like painful lesions and periorbital syringomas.
Conclusions: Several skin conditions eligible for BoNT treatment have been described. After the wide application for HH treatment, scars as well as vascular and inflammatory skin disorders, oily skin and cutaneous lesions represent fields of application of BoNT.
Author Biography
Stefania Guida, Dermatology Unit, Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental and Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Dermatology Unit
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Modena, Italy
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How to Cite
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Guida S, Farnetani F, Nisticò SP, et al. New trends in botulinum toxin use in dermatology. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2018;8(4):277-282. doi:10.5826/dpc.0804a05
