Can Botox Treat Facial Angioedema?

February 19, 2009
Asked By:jenniferborlen in Bend, OR.

I have facial angioedema on the left side of my face and it usually flares up during a hormonal swing. I was wondering if Botox would be a viable treatment for this condition? I currently us a combination of anti-histamines and steroids to treat it, but I would like to try something that may have a longer lasting effect. Thank you.

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February 21, 2009

Answer: No reports about Botox for angioedema treatment

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February 21, 2009

Answer: No reports about Botox for angioedema treatment

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February 24, 2009

Answer: Be careful about "off-label" Botox use

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February 24, 2009

Answer: Be careful about "off-label" Botox use

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 22, 2009

Answer: Botox has no reported effects on Angioedema

Daniel Reichner, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 22, 2009

Answer: Botox has no reported effects on Angioedema

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February 21, 2009

Answer: Botox has not been described as a treatment for angioedema

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 21, 2009

Answer: Botox has not been described as a treatment for angioedema

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 20, 2009

Answer: Treatment of Angioneurotic Edema, Does Botox Help?

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February 20, 2009

Answer: Treatment of Angioneurotic Edema, Does Botox Help?

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