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The role of Botox in scar treatment: A comprehensive review
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Botox is a neurotoxin which is widely used for cosmetic and therapeutic applications. Recently, it has shown promise in the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars. This review aims to examine the current literature to assess the efficacy of Botox in managing scars. Its mechanism of action centers on reducing the tension exerted on healing wounds by underlying muscles. This reduction in tension is crucial because excessive muscle movement can disrupt the delicate process of tissue repair, potentially leading to wider, more noticeable, or hypertrophic scars. Other mechanisms include inhibition of fibroblast activity and decreased collagen production. In addition, it reduces the expression of inflammatory markers. In conclusion, Botox is a safe and effective non-invasive treatment for hypertrophic scars, keloids as well as post-surgical scars. However it is ineffective in other types of scars.
Title: The role of Botox in scar treatment: A comprehensive review
Description:
Botox is a neurotoxin which is widely used for cosmetic and therapeutic applications.
Recently, it has shown promise in the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars.
This review aims to examine the current literature to assess the efficacy of Botox in managing scars.
Its mechanism of action centers on reducing the tension exerted on healing wounds by underlying muscles.
This reduction in tension is crucial because excessive muscle movement can disrupt the delicate process of tissue repair, potentially leading to wider, more noticeable, or hypertrophic scars.
Other mechanisms include inhibition of fibroblast activity and decreased collagen production.
In addition, it reduces the expression of inflammatory markers.
In conclusion, Botox is a safe and effective non-invasive treatment for hypertrophic scars, keloids as well as post-surgical scars.
However it is ineffective in other types of scars.
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