Research Notes on Botox
Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a neurotoxin protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is one of the most poisonous naturally occurring substances in the world, and it is the most toxic protein. Though it is highly toxic, it is used in minute doses both to treat painful muscle spasms, and as a cosmetic treatment in some parts of the world. toxin ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Botox is a trade name for botulinum toxin A. In this way, Botox is related to botulism.
- The most serious symptom of botulism is paralysis, which in some cases has proven to be fatal.
- Not all facial wrinkles benefit from Botox injections; Botox won't reverse wrinkling caused by sun damage.
- Botox must only be used under a doctor's care. It can be very dangerous if it's administered incorrectly.
5 Great Resources on Botox
- MedlinePlus: Botox
- RXList: Botox Drug Description
- American Academy of Facial, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Botox Injections
- USA Today: Botox Beauty Stories
- eMedicine: Botox Injections
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5 Latest Headlines on Botox
What is Botox?
- Mayo Clinic: Botox: Is this wrinkle treatment for you?
- eMedicineHealth: Botox Injections
- How Stuff Works: How Botox Works
- Food & Drug Administration: Botox Cosmetic: A Look at Looking Good
What Are The Uses for Botox?
- HealthCentral: Botox for Migraines
- HealthCentral: Botox Could Treat Enlarged Prostate
- WikiHealth: Botox for Eyelid Spasms
- eHow: Wrinkle Filler Injections
- eHow: Get Rid of Wrinkles
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Botox?
- RxList: Botox Side Effects and Interactions
- BBC News: Botox Treatment Prompts Warning
- MedicineNet: Who Should Not Receive the Botox Injection?
- BotoxCosmetic.com: Additional Safety Information
What are the Alternatives to Botox?
- iVillage: Botox Your Way to Health?
- Forbes: Alternatives to Botox (April 27, 2007)
- Duke Health: Brow/Forehead Lift
- Mayo Clinic: Wrinkle Treatments
- Cleveland Clinic: Facelift
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Botox?
- Wall Street Journal: Botox Boom, Biotech Generics & Ethical Alternative Medicine
- Chella: The Botox Alternative
- Anne Kreamer: What's the Matter with Looking Your Age?
- Leslie Baumann, M.D.: The Next Big Wrinkle Ingredient?
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Botox
- YouTube: Upper Face Botox Injection
- YouTube: Addicted to Botox
- YouTube: Kelly Ripa: To Botox, or Not to Botox
- Beauty Blog: Botox Injection Blog
Clinical Trials for Botox
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Botox Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Botox Clinical Trials
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Botox
- Truth in Cosmetic Surgery: Jenny McCarthy: Too Much Botox?
- eHealthForum: Botox, Face Peel or ...?
- Cosmetic Medicine Forum
- Yahoo Groups: Cosmetic Surgery Support
- Plastic Surgery Message Board: Confused About Botox
Controversy and Lawsuits about Botox
- National Review: James Morrow on Botox
- Fox News: Ballistic Over Botox (Nov. 21, 2003)
- Wonkette: Botox Blunders?
- SurgiCenter: Beauty By Injection: Following the Botox Craze
- New York Times: Botox Lawsuit is Raising Eyebrows (Oct. 3, 2004)
Abuse of Botox
- LearningInfo: Wrinkle Treatments: Anti-Wrinkle Creams, Diet, Botox, and More
- iVillage: A Great Potential for Botox Abuse
- Rank and Bile: Celebrity Botox Abuse
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