Botox
Botox (botulinum toxin type A) is made from the bacteria that causes botulism. Botulinum toxin blocks nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity. Botox is used to treat cervical dystonia (severe spasms in the neck muscles), or severe underarm sweating...
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Botox
Botox is used for: Reducing the severity of abnormal head position and neck pain associated with neck problems. It may be used to reduce armpit sweating that does not respond to treatment with other medicines. It may also be used to treat certain focusing problems and eye spasms, as well as other...
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Botox

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Botox (Botulinum Toxin Type A)
Blocks neuromuscular transmission by binding to acceptor sites on motor or sympathetic nerve terminals, entering the nerve terminals, and inhibiting the release of acetylcholine.
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Hyperhidrosis
...sensation. The therapy lasts about 10-20 minutes and requires several sessions. Side effects include skin cracking and blisters, although rare. Botox. Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) is FDA approved for the treatment of severe underarm sweating, a condition called primary axillary hyperhidrosis....
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See also: Blepharospasm, Cervical Dystonia, Dystonia, Hyperhidrosis, Strabismus

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