Dermatoanthropology of Ethnic Skin and Hair by Neelam A. Vashi & Howard I. Maibach

Author:Neelam A. Vashi & Howard I. Maibach
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

Botulinum Toxin Type A

There has been some recent interest in intralesional botulinum toxin type A as a treatment modality. Although it can eliminate the constant wound margin tension that induces fibroblast growth [86], in vitro studies have shown conflicting evidence of any adjusted expression of chemical messengers [142, 143]. Independently, it has shown efficacy in improving scar size [144], and it may be equally as efficacious as corticosteroids with a lower risk of side effects [145].

Key Points

1.High-risk groups for keloid development include adolescents, young adults, pregnant women, and darkly pigmented populations, including blacks and Hispanics.

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