Effects of Botulinum Toxin Type A on Histamine-Induced Itch and Vasomotor Responses in Human Skin

    May 2008 in “ Toxicon ”
    Parisa Gazerani, Natalia Spicina Pedersen, Asbjørn Mohr Drewes, Lars Arendt-Nielsen
    Studysummary This study found that subcutaneous administration of Botulinum toxin type A significantly reduced histamine-induced itch intensity and neurogenic inflammation in human skin compared to saline.
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