Botulinum Toxin for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

Trüeb R.M.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/klinderma202524031366

Trüeb R.M.

Center for Dermatology and Hair Diseases Professor Trüeb

ORCID: 0000-0003-4970-0350

Botulinum Toxin for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

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Trüeb R.M.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology. 2025;24(3): 366‑368

DOI: 10.17116/klinderma202524031366

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Trüeb RM. Botulinum Toxin for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia. Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology. 2025;24(3):366‑368. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/klinderma202524031366

Подписка 2026 Клиническая дерматология и венерология (Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology)

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Abstract:

Recently, there has been a trend towards the treatment of androgenic alopecia (AGA) with botulinum toxin (BT), despite the lack of scientific rationale and adequate medical evidence for its efficacy. The proposed modes of action of intradermal and intramuscular BT for the treatment of AGA are to relieve tension in the scalp region and relax blood vessels and the hair raising muscle (HRM).

Authors:

Trüeb R.M.

Center for Dermatology and Hair Diseases Professor Trüeb

ORCID: 0000-0003-4970-0350

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07.04.2025

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27.04.2025

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