Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2024, Vol. 57 ›› Issue (5): 471-475.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20210389

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Off-label clinical application of botulinum toxin in dermatology

Zhang Yuanwen1, Sun Congqian2, Pan Wendong1   

  1. 1Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, No.926 Hospital, Joint Logistics Support Force of PLA, Kaiyuan 661600, Yunnan, China; 2Department of Dermatology, No.926 Hospital, Joint Logistics Support Force of PLA, Kaiyuan 661600, Yunnan, China
  • Received:2021-05-17 Revised:2022-07-20 Online:2024-05-15 Published:2024-04-30
  • Contact: Pan Wendong E-mail:xsjl926yy@163.com

Abstract: 【Abstract】 In recent years, botulinum toxin has been used in many skin diseases and related problems. This review summarizes and analyzes the off-label clinical application of botulinum toxin in dermatology, including facial flushing, Raynaud phenomenon, postherpetic neuralgia, psoriasis, etc., in order to provide new means and ideas for the management of these skin conditions.

Key words: Botulinum toxin, Dermatology, Flushing, Erythema, Raynaud phenomenon, Postherpetic neuralgia, Psoriasis