Itchiness and White Spots Forming 2 Weeks After Botox. Is This Normal?

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after botox on forehead and between brows my skin itched slightly,2 weeks later my head is itchy with tiny white pimples forming and on the brows,i am also useing sustain balance eye drops as my eyes were dry.I had an eye exam i had irritated eyes. Now 2 weeks after botox one of my eyes when i cry has no tears,also i chopped an onion and no tears as prior to botox there would have bin,my skin is concerning me,and my eyes what should i do also my eye muscles feel strained

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

These are very unusual symptoms to experience after botox injection. However, reduced tear production can sometimes occur when Botox is used to treat crows feet, especially if it is injected near the lacrimal gland.
	It is also possible you had an infection, allergic or irritant reaction to botox that may account for the white pimples and soreness in the area of infection.
	Unless your tear producing glands have been contaminated by botox, a spreading infection or inflammation, the dryness of the eyes may be explained by the eye drops. You should consult the ophthalmologist who prescribed the eye drops and as well as your dermatologist.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

If you had used some numbing cream prior to the Botox injecitons then possibly, some of the signs you've discussed could be related to a reaction to the cream.  It is hard to relate all the symptoms and signs to the Botox.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Unless you are having a severe allergy to Botox, I can't imagine these two things are related. I've injected Botox for over a decade and have seen nothing like this. You could also be allergic to the eye drops you are using - that's a possibility for the eye problems. But the white bumps and itching...I'd recommend you see a dermatologist for an evaluation. Botox relaxes muscles so there is no reason you should be feeling a strain there. I really think something else is going on and you should see a physician.

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