Cheek Botox for Facial Erythromelalgia (rare, genetic disease)? (Photo)

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Does anyone inject Botox in the cheeks for burning pain/flushing due o a rare disease? I live near Washington DC and I’m liking to travel anywhere to have this performed and understand risks. Botox helps pain in nose, chin, and forehead.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

I have read an article that in a case report, there was improvement with this disease using Botox in the subcutaneous tissues. Duration was 1 month of improvement and symptoms were dramatically better. I haven't done this for this particular disease but have done to control acne in a similar fashion.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

There is a possibility that Botox would help and since you are In DC i suggest you see Tina Alster, MD who is a board certified dermatologist and very experienced with Botox

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

I have read an article that in a case report, there was improvement with this disease using Botox in the subcutaneous tissues. Duration was 1 month of improvement and symptoms were dramatically better. I haven't done this for this particular disease but have done to control acne in a similar fashion.

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