Revista de Pesquisa em Dermatologia Clínica

Cosmetic and Medical uses of Botox

Anuhya Sabbineni

Botox is a protein produced using Botulinum toxin, which the bacterium Clostridium botulinum produces. This is the same toxin that causes botulism. Botox is a toxin, however when we use it effectively and in little dosages, it can have benefits. It has both cosmetic and medical uses.