Botulinum toxin, commonly referred to as Botox, is a neurotoxic protein used to get rid of facial lines and wrinkles. Botox has been used to treat other conditions such as depression and migraines.
Key takeaways:
– Social anxiety disorder commences in the teenage years and proceeds into adulthood.
– Severe social anxiety will lead to panic attacks and even affect relationships, work, and community life.
– If Botox indeed work in treatment of social anxiety, it will offer faster relief compared to cognitive behavioral therapy.
“This approach if successful, would be more rapid than established methods like cognitive behavioral therapy. The results of the study could be made available later this year.”
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http://www.digitaljournal.com/life/health/can-botox-reduce-social-anxiety/article/485693
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