Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2022, Vol. 55 ›› Issue (6): 552-554.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20200266

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Mechanism of neurogenic inflammation and botulinum toxin treatment in rosacea

Liu Yixuan, Jiang Peiyu, Liu Yunyi, Zhang Jiawen, Tao Meng, Li Min, Xu Yang   

  1. Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
  • Received:2020-03-17 Revised:2020-11-26 Online:2022-06-15 Published:2022-06-02
  • Contact: Xu Yang E-mail:cardioos@163.com
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(81301384)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Localized neurovascular dysregulation is an important factor for the occurrence of rosacea, and it has been confirmed that neurogenic inflammation is a key step in neurovascular dysregulation. Intradermal injection of botulinum toxin can relieve facial flushing and burning sensations, which may be attributed to the inhibition of neuropeptide release from nerve endings and degranulation of mast cells. This review summarizes the research progress in neurogenic inflammation in the pathogenesis of rosacea and botulinum toxin in the treatment of rosacea, aiming to provide a basis for nerve-related basic research and clinical treatment of rosacea.

Key words: Rosacea, Neurogenic inflammation, Botulinum toxins