2 Months After Botox Injection I Have a Rash on my Legs and a Bit on my Arms Could This Be Related? Doctor Answers, Tips
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2 Months After Botox Injection I Have a Rash on my Legs and a Bit on my Arms Could This Be Related?

10 Doctor Answers | Asked by Kathy George
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Botox is unlikely to cause a rash a month later - take some Botox to an allergist

It is very unlikely that Botox caused the rash. Very very unlikely, given the timing of the rash and the locations. You can ask the doctor who injected the Botox to save you a bottle with a tiny bit of botox in it and take it to a allergist so that they can test you with this product. I believe, however, that this is not likely the cause of the rash,.
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Rash on extremities 2 months after Botox

It is highly unlikely that the rash you are experiencing is in any way related to your Botox treatment, especially since it occurred two months after treatment. A rash can be caused by many factors, but I feel you can rule out it was from your Botox treatment.
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Botox is not associated with rashes

Botox is not associated with rashes as far as I know. I have never read about such a correlation. It also would be extremely rare for a rash to develop two months after an injection to a product.

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Botox treatment and rashes

The rash you describe appears completely unrelated to Botox. Consider consulting a dermatologist for evaluation of the rash
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2 Months After Botox Injection I Have a Rash on my Legs and a Bit on my Arms Could This Be Related?

I have used Botox for over 22 years and have no knowledge of Botox Injections causing rashes immediately, after Botox Injections, let alone 2 months later. Most likely unrelated IMHO.
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Rash After Botox

It is extremely unlikely that you could develop an rash or allergy to Botox 2 months post-op after your treatment. I have never heard of such a side effect and do not believe they are related. There are many reasons to get a rash and it could signify another medical problem. I recommend consulting you dermatologist to find out what is causing your skin eruption
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Rash on Legs and Arms 2 Months After Botox

These two things are completely unrelated. Please see your primary care provider to have your rash evaluated. A "rash" may be any one of a number of skin conditions.
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Botox reaction

The answer is no. If you will get a reaction to botox, it will be within hours of the treatment. You may wish to see your family physician to see if you had a reaction to a bite, chemical reaction, or other environmental factor.
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I really doubt that an insect bite and a rash on your legs are related to your BOTOX injection.

Normally I say anything is possible but this is beyond. I would recommend what is in your environment that is biting you. Common things include bed bugs, fleas, etc. For example if you live with animals and your pets are flea infested, this would suggest the possibility that you are getting bitten by fleas yourself.
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Rash and Botox are not related

Quite simply, no, these two things are not related. If you had gotten a rash within hours, then possibly, but 2 months later, no, you have a rash for another reason - allergies, stress, another medication, dry skin, etc. The Botox didn't cause you to get a rash, not possible this late in the game.
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