Botox shrinks scars in small trial
NCT ID NCT05330078
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tested Botox injections on 10 adults with long-lasting keloid scars to see if it could reduce scar size and ease symptoms like itching and pain. The goal was to find a treatment with fewer side effects than standard steroid shots. Researchers also looked at how Botox affects scar tissue at the molecular level.
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University of California San Diego
San Diego, California, 92122, United States