Does Botox clog your pores? Dermatologist said there's no connection (Photo)

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Hello! I’ve been getting Botox a long time and I suppose since then, these tiny raised bumps have sporadically formed in the same area. I didn’t connect the two until a facialist suggested the correlation and said she sees it a lot in people who get Botox as it blocks the pores. She said you can’t extract them but I started differin gel 3 weeks ago -am purging currently. I asked my dermatologist who performs the Botox and he said there’s no connection and it’s down to skincare…who is right?

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Botox has the potential of causing an allergic reaction in some individuals. Symptoms of an allergic reaction like rash and itching following Botox treatment, may be mild or severe. However, Botox treatment does not result in clogged pores. Best wishes.

Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC (Plast) · Answer

There is no connection between Botox and clogged pores.
Botox is an injection of a medication that affects the nerve and muscle.  It will not affect pores.
The facialist may see a lot of it because it is common and Botox is also common, but it doesn't mean that the Botox is causing the problem it just means the two are present at the same time.
The tiny bumps can be treated with skin care. 
Without seeing you in person I can't advice whether differin is the right approach, please ask your dermatologist for a recommendation.  The differin may aggravate the problem, more than likely a treatment for oil and exfoliation will be more effective, however again, you need to be seen in person for advice for this.

Julia Spears, MD · Answer

Hello! I would have to agree with your Dermatologist on this one. Differin is most definitely going make your skin "purge" that can last up to 6 weeks which is 100% normal. After Botox you can see "little red bumps" which you can expect and they are caused by your body reacting to the needle and exiting your skin, not the Botox itself. 
Best of luck!
Dr. Julia Spears MD

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Botox is injected into the muscle and would not clog pores.  We always recommend using medical grade skin care products, like Transform MD, and wearing sunscreen every day.

Rita Rakus, MBBS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. A face to face consult and examination is always best however in this scenario Botox can affect the skin and sebaceous glands however if it has any effect (which is unlikely how it is injected for forehead wrinkles) it would be to reduce sebum production not make it worse. Please always seek treatment from a trained medical professional for any cosmetic treatment. Best wishes

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