Developed a Rash Soon After Botox - What is the Cure?

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I had many botox injections before, but this one made me itch all over, mainly hands, wrists, back of my neck and legs. I also get red burning spots on my forehead, ears which last for maybe 10 minutes. I got all my blood tsts done all values markers are normal.I am taking anti-allergy pills but how long do I have to lve with it? Thanks in advance

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

AS stated there are many different products that you may have been exposed to that could have triggered the reaction. This includes topical anesthetics, cleansing or antimicrobial wipes or preps, diluents and/or preservatives, latex gloves, and perhaps the fact that dysport may have beed used containing a beef like protein.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

There is a possibility that the liquid used to dilute the botox was different than normal and this contributed to an allergic reaction. A topical numbing cream can cause this problem too.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

While it is possible to be allergic to botox it is highly unusual.  You may want to see an allergist to get worked up and treated

Catherine Huang-Begovic, MD, FACS · Answer

I've never heard of this as a reaction to BOTOX. However, I had a new patient in my office last week who told me that she develops a severe rash to the topical anesthetic (and therefore didn't want any topical). You might want to find out what numbing medication was used on you prior to your procedure and avoid it in the future.

Claudio DeLorenzi, MD · Answer

Some doctors use topical anesthetics (numbing creams) before Botox injections.  The type of reaction you describe is sometimes seen with these creams.  I have not seen this reaction to Botox.

Developed a Rash Soon After Botox - What is the Cure?

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