I got Botox on Tuesday and I now have an itchy scalp is this normal?

Question

What should I do and if it is not should I contact my neurologist?

Nirmal Nathan, MD · Answer

Botox should not cause an itchy scalp. Side effects include muscle weakness where the Botox was injected, bruising and bleeding. Hope this helps.

Shahin Fazilat, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend calling your neurologist.  It is unclear as to where the Botox was injected.   It may be the prep that was used prior to injection.   Best of luck to you.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I'm not sure where you had your injection. If Botox was injected into your scalp, I recommend following up with your Doctor. If the Botox was injected elsewhere, it is probably unrelated to your treatment. Keep in mind, it will take 1-2 weeks for final results with Botox. Dr. Emer

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Botox into the scalp should not cause itchiness but I would reach out to your neurologist to voice your concerns. They know best where you were injected to treat symptoms.

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. If you had Botox
injected into your scalp it should not cause itchiness. If you had Botox
injected for cosmetic reasons this would be unrelated. I recommend contacting
your neurologist for an evaluation. Best of Luck!

Alim R. Devani, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Thanks for your question. If your botox was injected for cosmetic reasons in your face, it would be very odd to get an itchy scalp from this. Not something that is listed in the product monograph for Botox from Allergan. See your dermatologist for a look.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

There is no correlation between the scalp problem and the Botox injections. I would see a dermatologist for your scalp problems, not neurology. Botox will not cause an itchy reaction.

Faiyaaz Kalimullah, MD, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Were you injected by your neurologist for migraine headaches?  If so, I would recommend following up with him/her.  In general, Botox injections, particularly Botox Cosmetic injections in the face, are not associated with itching in most patients.  Best of luck.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

I don't know where the injections were placed. if in your scalp, then the prep that was used to cleanse is probably the culprit. if injected elsewhere then it is unrelated

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

If you are being treated for migraines it would make sense to contact your neurologist.  Cosmetic Botox injections in the face would not lead to an itchy scalp.

I got Botox on Tuesday and I now have an itchy scalp is this normal?

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