Botox and facial flushing

Botulinum Toxin for the Treatment of Facial Flushing

Dermatologic Surgery, Volume 30, Number 1, January 2004, pp. 102-104(3)

Authors: Melanie Yuraitis, MS, and Carolyn I. Jacob, MD

Indiana University Medical School, Indianapolis, Indiana Advanced Skin and Mohs Surgery Center, Skokie, Illinois 60076, USA.

Background: Facial flushing is a common problem that is encountered by fair-skinned patients of Celtic and Northern European descent. Although usually transient in nature, some patients display a persistent reddened skin tone, with periods of increased erythema. Treatment of this condition is limited.

Objective: To describe a novel method for the treatment of persistent facial flushing.

Method: We report a case of persistent facial flushing that was resistant to multiple pulsed dye laser treatments and was successfully treated with botulinum toxin A.

Results: The posttreatment appearance was dramatic, and the patient was highly satisfied with the cosmetic outcome.

Conclusion: Botulinum toxin A can be used in small quantities to decrease persistent facial flushing temporarily.

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