A New Use for Botox

Botox is one of the anti-aging solutions that have been the current craze among people today. Botox involves injecting of very tiny amount of purified protein into specific muscles to treat and improve lines, wrinkles, furrows and crow's feet associated with facial expression.

But researchers have found a new purpose for the anti-aging injectable and it's not just for your granny's wrinkles. A teenager was suffering from hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating and even with constant use of antiperspirants and deodorants couldn't curb to his dilemma. His doctor suggested Botox injections, explaining that Botulinum toxin A has been successfully used to reduce excessive sweating.

In another case four years ago, a doctor injected Botox to paralyse the salivary glands of a 39-week-old child who was literally drowning in his own spit. Within ten days, excess secretions dried up, and the child was able to leave the hospital safe and sound. Studies have also revealed that Botox can also alleviate migraine headaches. Other newfound uses under study include treatments for overreactive bladders and tinnitus or ths sudden ringing inside the ears. So next time, don't assume your friend's Botox injections are for his wrinkles.