is it possible to have an allergic reaction to Dysport one week after injection? (Photos)

Question

One week after injection ( with no other significant complications) I noticed a very "transient" itching all over my body- almost like a contact dermatitis. The next morning my eye was swollen shut. After some Benadryl my eye had cleared up but the rash continues. Another example- tonight, 10 days post injection and drying my ear with a q-tip turned it bright red and caused swelling that lasted about 15 min.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

It's unlikely this is a reaction to the Dysport, but you should be seen by a doctor as soon as you can. Some patients with milk protein allergies can see issues with Dysport.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Narin (Joe) Apisarnthanarax, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and pictures. It is typically uncommon to have such reaction 10 days after Dysport/ Toxin injections. If you were going to have a reaction it should have happened the day of your treatment, and reactions to Dysport are common in people with "Milk Allergies". I would suggest seeing your Dermatologist or an Allergist right away to determine the cause and treatment of your rash as it does seem to be moving around the body from your pictures. Hope this helps and you find relief soon.

Lisa Jenks, MD · Answer

I do not believe this is an allergic reaction to Dysport, given the time frame and the fact that the rash is moving around.  You should make an appointment with either your primary care physician or an allergist in order to determine what is going on.

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and posting your pictures. The time line you describe does not sound like it is related to your Dysport but I cannot say with 100% certainty that it is not. I suggest following up with your primary care physician for a workup of your symptoms. Your symptoms seem to be coming and going, migrating from one area to another, and even precipitated by manipulation of the tissue. I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Summit Kundaria, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and pictures.  The time course of your complaints do not necessarily match an allergic reaction, as your first symptoms were one week after surgery and all over your body.  I do not know what, based on the information you have given, is going on, though I would look elsewhere and see a doctor about this, as it is new and you are getting a diffuse reaction that is recurrent in nature.  There may be something else related to your environment or body that is responsible for this.  Though I cannot say with certainty that what you are experiencing is not due to the Dysport, it would seem unlikely.
Good luck!

is it possible to have an allergic reaction to Dysport one week after injection? (Photos)

Answers (7)