Antipruritic Effects of Botulinum Neurotoxins

Abstract

This review explores current evidence to demonstrate that botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) exert antipruritic effects. Both experimental and clinical conditions in which botulinum neurotoxins have been applied for pruritus relief will be presented and significant findings will be highlighted. Potential mechanisms underlying antipruritic effects will also be discussed and ongoing challenges and unmet needs will be addressed.

Keywords

• botulinum neurotoxins
• itch
• pruritus
• antipruritic
• clinical
• experimental