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Article: Use of intradermal botulinum toxin to reduce sebum production and facial pore size.(ORIGINAL ARTICLES)(Report)
- Article from:
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
- Article date:
- September 1, 2008
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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 ...