Botox has an array of varied uses that individuals rely on. Here are some of the many faces of the medication.
Botox is not just a youth elixir. While it may be best known for its capability to erase wrinkles from facial surfaces,
that is only one of the multiple uses of the product. This medication has been on the market for many years. It's derived from a very unlikely source -- food poisoning. Its full name is Botulinum Toxin A. In large, unregulated doses, such as in an actual case of botulism or food poisoning, it can be lethal. But in medical uses, this substance can help get rid of troubling maladies. Here are just a few of the uses for the product:
Wrinkles: The most well known function of this substance is creating a youthful appearance. It can relax crow's feet, laugh lines and furrowed brows. The way it works is by providing temporary paralysis to the muscles causing the wrinkles. A physician injects tiny amounts of the substance to create the effect.
Excessive underarm sweating: Individuals who are troubled with excessive underarm sweating, also known as hyperhydrosis, are able to find relief. Injections into the armpit region can curtail the overzealous sweat glands and make life more dry and manageable for the sufferer. This malady can cause embarrassment and ruined summer garments.
Migraines: The FDA has recently approved Botox for alleviating migraine headaches. Migraines are not just ordinary headaches. They are often so debilitating that a sufferer can't leave the house much less go to work. Vision is hampered and intense nausea may accompany the pain, as well. Plastic surgery patients who were receiving injections for wrinkles suddenly began to notice that their migraines were disappearing. Their doctors alerted medical researchers who found that this was indeed the handiwork of Botulinum Toxin A, the drug of many faces. After extensive studies, the Food and Drug Administration gave its stamp of approval for this use.
Overactive bladder: Having to locate a restroom over and over again can be a real pain. Doctors have found that injecting this product near the urinary tract can stop the constant need to urinate. This can be a huge relief during both day and night. Many individuals with overactive bladders have trouble getting a good night sleep because they have to get up several times during the night to use the bathroom.
Muscle spasms and tics: Some individuals have musculature tics and spasms that cause them a great deal of agitation. By injecting Botulinum Toxin A into the area, these spastic tendencies can be alleviated.
Acne: For patients who have adult acne that hasn't responded to other treatments, injections of this product into the surface of the dermis may slow down oil production, which results in the troubling blemishes to clear up.
Botox is used across the world in patients of all genders and age groups. Younger individuals may use it to prevent wrinkles from occurring in the first place. More men are joining the ranks of individuals desiring younger appearances for employment and relationship reasons. For other non-cosmetic medical purposes, all groups of the population rely on it.
