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Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX)

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Botulinum toxin (BOTOX)
Fashion trends of the 1990’s to current date are normally viewed as clothing or other materialistic items, but the newest beauty trend that has hit the market is Botox. Botox injection therapy, although used for medical research before, has come out on top since being approved for use in cosmetics. Botox is used to eliminate the look of aging by reducing appearance of unwanted lines. Used by celebrities to medical professionals, botox has made a mark on the beauty industry. It has been promoted as the miracle cure for aging, for many people who suffer from debilitating disorders or chronic pain, it has proven to be a wonder drug.
History
Botulinum Toxin has been around for centuries within natural environments such as forests, soil and lakes. Research was conducted on the …show more content…

It’s first cosmetic potential was discovered in the 1950s by Dr. Alan Scott and Dr. Edward J Schantz. The two were doing research to study how the toxin weaknesses disorders such as involuntary movements. After the research was conducted patients reported other positive benefits such as improvement of facial lines and reduction in involuntary movements. This inspired other doctors to continue researching the toxins full potential despite it being a very posioniness drug. Since then, Botox was used in the early 1990’s to treat eye spasms and other neurological disorders. It wasn’t until April of 2002 that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the toxin for cosmetic usage. Thus, creating a boom in sales amongst the beauty industry.
Chemistry in Botox
Botox is the market name for type A botulinum toxin

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