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Depression Treatment: Is There a Role for Botulinum Toxin Type A?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study aimed to determine whether botulinum toxin type A injected into the muscles of the upper third of the face has antidepressant effects in patients diagnosed with depression. Studies seeking a relationship between botulinum toxin type A and its antidepressant effects were considered in this review. All studies concluded that the facial expression muscles present positive feedback to the brain and enhance mood states. Botulinum toxin when applied to the corrugator and procerus muscles has an antidepressant effect.

Source: Microorganisms

DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12122615

Authors: Carmen Rodríguez-Cerdeira, Westley Eckhardt

Institution: Universidade de Vigo

Language: English

Topic: Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,069