Itchy Rash After Botox

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I Got an Itchy Rash After Botox , It Has Been 6wks and It's Still Not Gone, How Long Will It Last?

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Fallon.  Although it's possible that the Botox injection is related to the rash, it's highly unlikely.  Do you know how long after the injection you saw the rash and itchiness?

	Your best bet is to return to your injector or a dermatologist fairly quickly to have the problem diagnosed.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

It is highly unusual to have an allergic skin eruption after botox, especially to last so long as yours. See a dermatologist to determine if there is any other cause for the rash which might have been coincidental with the Botox injections.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Botox contains small portions of human protein (albumin) as well as the botulinum toxin. There maybe other additives but these are negligible. However, surgeons use a variety of solutions to dilute the botox. Most use unpreserved saline but others used preserved saline. Allergies to the preservatives are possible as well as the topical anesthetic agents or skin preps used immediately prior to injection. Discuss this with your surgeon.

John Philip Connors III, MD · Answer

A rash after Botox injections is not common, I have actually not seen it occur in my patients...but never say never in medicine! I would find out from your doctor, assuming it was a doctor who performed the injection, what was used to prepare your skin before the injection. Alcohol or a antiseptic lotion can alter the normal skin flora or even cause an allergic dermatitis similar to what you are describing.

	May need to return to them for a follow up as they may be able to diagnose and treat with topical steroid or similar depending on the diagnosis...if not a doctor injector, see you internist.

	Hope this helps...hope all is well in Missouri, my home state!

	Dr. C

	johnconnorsmd.com

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

While it is certainly possible to get a rash, I have never seen one with Botox.  Check with your doctor.

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