The Therapeutic Purposes of Botulinum Toxin Type A

    April 2025 in “ Revista de Ciências da Saúde Nova Esperança ”
    C. David, Aurivan Soares de Freitas, Maria Denise Leite Ferreira, Kívia Sales de Assis
    TLDR Botulinum Toxin Type A effectively treats various conditions with high patient satisfaction and minimal side effects.
    This integrative literature review explores the diverse therapeutic applications of Botulinum Toxin Type A (BTA) from 2018 to 2023, analyzing 27 selected articles from an initial pool of 1,635. The studies highlight BTA's efficacy in treating various conditions, particularly neurological disorders like chronic and vestibular migraines, bucomaxillofacial issues, and musculoskeletal alterations. BTA is also used for overactive bladder and dermatological conditions. The review finds high patient satisfaction, minimal adverse effects, and positive outcomes, emphasizing the importance of understanding BTA's therapeutic potential.
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