Botulinum toxin : a review of applications for the head and neck

Botulinum toxin (BTX) is a popular cosmetic therapy administered by both dentists and physicians. The ability of the toxin to locally paralyze muscles has led to the use of BTX as a potential therapy for a variety of medical conditions. This article will discuss the current head and neck applications of BTX. In addition, a brief review of other potential clinical benefits is provided.

Medienart:

Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2019

Erschienen:

2019

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:67

Enthalten in:

General dentistry - 67(2019), 2 vom: 25. März, Seite 55-58

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Seidman, Lara M [VerfasserIn]
Brooks, John K [VerfasserIn]
Bashirelahi, Nasir [VerfasserIn]

Themen:

Botulinum Toxins
Botulinum Toxins, Type A
Botulinum toxin
Chronic pain
Cosmetic treatment
EC 3.4.24.69
Journal Article
Neuromuscular Agents
Pharmacology
Review

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 15.11.2019

Date Revised 15.11.2019

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

Förderinstitution / Projekttitel:

PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM294983619