title: Complications with the use of botulinum toxin.
abstract: This article discusses complications with the use of botulinum toxin. The following topics are explored: conditions caused by muscle spasms, resistance to botulinum toxin, cosmetic use of botulinum toxin, complications in treating hyperhidrosis, treatment of migraine headaches, and informed consent.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 435 Roxbury Drive, Suite 204, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA. awkmd1@aol.com
authors.forename: Arnold W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Klein
mesh_terms: D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular / Q000009:adverse effects; D009465:Neuromuscular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects; D013035:Spasm / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D009465:Neuromuscular Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A