Botox®, the cosmetic and medical form of botulinum toxin, blocks nerve impulses, temporarily paralyzing muscles. It can be used to treat many conditions including:
- Facial wrinkles, such as frown lines, forehead creases, and crow's feet
- Migraines
- Excessive sweating
- Muscle spasms
- Multiple sclerosis
- Cerebral palsy
- Dystonia
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis