Botulinum toxin for the treatment of facial flushing.
BACKGROUND
Facial flushing is a common problem that is encountered by fair-skinned patients of Celtic and Northern European descent. Although usually transient in nature, some patients display a persistent reddened skin tone, with periods of increased erythema. Treatment of this condition is limited.


OBJECTIVE
To describe a novel method for the treatment of persistent facial flushing.


METHODS
We report a case of persistent facial flushing that was resistant to multiple pulsed dye laser treatments and was successfully treated with botulinum toxin A.


RESULTS
The posttreatment appearance was dramatic, and the patient was highly satisfied with the cosmetic outcome.


CONCLUSIONS
Botulinum toxin A can be used in small quantities to decrease persistent facial flushing temporarily.
Yuraitis
Melanie
M
Indiana University Medical School, Indianapolis, Indiana Advanced Skin and Mohs Surgery Center, Skokie, Illinois 60076, USA.
Jacob
Carolyn I
CI
D000328:Adult; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005483:Flushing / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A