What could be the cause of acne after Botox?

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I have NEVER had acne in my life until I had botox injections in my forehead. Within a day or two I was broken out with pimples all over my forehead. It seemed like a couple of months before it seemed like it was going away, however I was due for my next botox treatment. Once again, it was right back! There was no topical numbing solution out on me before the injections, as I have read other answers on this site say it was from a reaction to the topical cream. What could be causing this!

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

It's unlikely that the Botox itself caused you to breakout with acne. The breakouts maybe related to stress or certain cleansers or lotions using before or after the treatment. I would discuss the acne with your treating physician.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Sometimes the stress of the injections itself can make one's face break out. This is simply how your body works and it may happen again if you have botox or it may not, now that you're familiar with the procedure. Good luck from New York City

Sapna A. Patel, MD · Answer

Sometimes the sheer injection can cause trauma or irritate the skin. Other things that could predispose to acne/ dermatitis/ skin reaction could be the cleanser or gauze used to clean the skin. You should made sure that everything is done under clean/ sterile condition to minimize any secondary infections. We typically use EtOH swabs and all our injectors/ including myself use soft non woven sponges and gloves.

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