I received Botox for the second time for my face and 3 days later was covered in hives, a sunburn like itchy burning rash over my torso, neck, chest and hands. The first botox treatment caused no such reaction. My Dr. put me on prednisone for a 10 day treatment. It has now been over 9 days since the botox, 6 days since being on the prednisone, and I am still itchy with hives that come and go. There are no hives on my face where I received the botox. When will this go away!!!
July 4, 2017
Answer: Good question for your treating physician.
This type of allergic reaction is very rare. However, that really does not matter. What matters is what your body does. Please do not have BOTOX, Dysport, or Xeomin or any botulinum toxin treatment. Place this information in your wallet or on the back of your drivers license. I would recommend seeing an allergist to have formal testing to determine precisely what you had an allergic reaction to. Also it is possible that the allergist will recommend that you carry an epipen.
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July 4, 2017
Answer: Good question for your treating physician.
This type of allergic reaction is very rare. However, that really does not matter. What matters is what your body does. Please do not have BOTOX, Dysport, or Xeomin or any botulinum toxin treatment. Place this information in your wallet or on the back of your drivers license. I would recommend seeing an allergist to have formal testing to determine precisely what you had an allergic reaction to. Also it is possible that the allergist will recommend that you carry an epipen.
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June 11, 2014
Answer: I have not seen a systemic rash or hives in any of my patients that received Botox.
Thanks for your interesting question. Botox injections are a regular part of my practice, and I have not seen a systemic allergy as you describe. You may want to get a second opinion from a certified dermatologist to help determine the cause of your rash and hives. You may also want to call Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox, to discuss your concerns:
BOTOX® Cosmetic
Allergan, Inc.
P.O. Box 19534
Irvine, CA 92623
USA
1-800-433-8871
Hope this helps.
Dr. Joseph
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June 11, 2014
Answer: I have not seen a systemic rash or hives in any of my patients that received Botox.
Thanks for your interesting question. Botox injections are a regular part of my practice, and I have not seen a systemic allergy as you describe. You may want to get a second opinion from a certified dermatologist to help determine the cause of your rash and hives. You may also want to call Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox, to discuss your concerns:
BOTOX® Cosmetic
Allergan, Inc.
P.O. Box 19534
Irvine, CA 92623
USA
1-800-433-8871
Hope this helps.
Dr. Joseph
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