The use of botulinum toxin for reducing facial wrinkles is one of the most common treatments in medical aesthetics. However, the potential use of this medication to treat other skin problems such as acne or oily skin is lesser known. This article aims to explore the way in which botulinum toxin could be a used as a tool in future to help patients with acne.
As a dermatologist, I have two groups of patients coming to my practice – those who seek antiageing and rejuvenation treatments and those who are suffering from skin conditions. One of the most common dermatological problems patients experience is acne, and we need to remember that acne is not only a problem of teenagers. Research shows that approximately 85% of acne cases occur mostly during adolescence, but it can persist into adulthood, with a 50.9% prevalence rate of acne in ages 20-29 years and 26.3% in ages 40-49 years.1 Acne…
