Acne/rash after Botox, 6 wks po and still won't go away, what can I do?

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I recently got Botox in my forehead for the first time. 2 days later I broke out with acne/rash on my forehead. I have tried many products and it won’t go away. I have had it for 6 weeks now. I have tried daily minocycline and clindamycin topical. I also have used cetaphil face wash. What can I do? I would rather have wrinkles. Maybe it won’t go away until Botox wears off?

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

It is quite possible that some individuals will break out in acne after treatment with botox. Since any kind of trauma or stressful situation in a given area of the body can cause acne to become evident. I would continue with what it is that you're doing unless it's absolutely severe and then I would contact your physician. But as you said, most likely these symptoms will go away once Botox is out of the system. Good luck from New York City

Promila Banerjee, MD · Answer

so sorry to hear about your acne.  Botox did not cause this directly.  But any kind of stress on skin can activate acne.  Please continue to follow your acne skin regimen.  Consider laser light therapy or Salicylic peels to step up your treatment.
Best Wishes 
Dr B

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

it sounds like you are under the care of a doctor and hopefully a dermatologist.  Salicylic acid chemical peels should give you some benefit from your dermatologist and retinol added at night would also be beneficial. it is not a direct result of the Botox so that time will not heal the problem

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