title: Commentary: botulinum toxin in clinical medicine.
abstract: The recent introduction of botulinum toxin (BTX) into clinical medicine has revolutionized the practice of medicine and surgery forever. Who would have ever thought that the world's most deadly of all toxins would be used for therapeutic purposes? The discovery of the beneficial effects of BTX has transformed the lives of many unfortunate individuals who have suffered from a variety of unrelated disorders, which have been virtually impossible to treat. With the help of BTX, these and hopefully many other ailments will be easily managed with a few simple injections.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, The John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. avb@benedettoderm.com
authors.forename: Anthony V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Benedetto
mesh_terms: D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015595:Skin Aging
chemical_list: D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D001905:Botulinum Toxins