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Will Botox worsen pre existing Hashimotos thyroiditis or cause the body to develop additional antigens?

ggmackJun 26, 2014

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Dr. Joseph A. Eviatar, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Jul 21, 2014
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Dr. Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD
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Answered on Jun 28, 2014
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