You've probably heard a lot about Botox, but do you know what it is, how it works and its many uses? While it's known for its cosmetic usage, less common uses for health conditions are ...

Infections, droopy eyelids, actual botulism — is saving a few dollars really worth all that risk? For some, the answer is ‘yes.' ...

Botox resolves under-eye wrinkles through botulinum toxin type A, which blocks acetylcholine neurotransmitters at the neuromuscular junction. This mechanism prevents the orbicularis oculi muscle from ...

Xeomin and Botox are two different brands of botulinum toxin type A injections. Both are approved for certain medical conditions, as well as some facial wrinkles. These injections work by relaxing ...

Botox is FDA approved to treat cervical dystonia, a specific type of neck pain. While some doctors use it off-label to treat other conditions that cause neck pain, Botox does not appear to be ...

Matthew J. Lin is an assistant clinical professor, dermatologist, and Mohs Surgeon at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. This story originally featured on The Conversation. Demand for ...