Prolonged Antipruritic Effect of Botulinum Toxin Type A on Cowhage-induced Itch: A Randomized, Single-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial

Botulinum toxin type A (Botox®) is thought to have antipruritic effects through inhibition of pruritic factors, including acetylcholine, substance P, and glutamate. The aim of this randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trial was to test the effect of botulinum toxin type A on cowhage, a non-h...

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Main Authors: Leigh A. Nattkemper, Ashley Vander Does, Carolyn M. Stull, Michael J. Lavery, Rodrigo Valdes-Rodriguez, Marlene McGregory, Yiong Huak Chan, Gil Yosipovitch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Journals Sweden 2023-08-01
Series:Acta Dermato-Venereologica
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Online Access:https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actadv/article/view/6581