Sodium Botox Research Paper

To begin, a little history lesson on the development of this magical drug may be helpful. As early as 1895, the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum, was identified. In the 1920’s Botulinum Toxin Type A was isolated in a purified form. In 1946, the purified Botulinum Toxin Type A was transformed into a crystalline form so that further research of the molecule could be studied. In the 1950’s it was discovered that when the Botulinum Toxin Type A was injected into a hyperactive muscle it blocked the nerve ending causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity. The toxin was first used in 1977 to treat strabismus, which is a problem with eye muscles. In the 1980’s, a San Francisco ophthalmologist, Dr. Alan Scott, was trying to find a cure for …show more content…
The patients can visually see the results and there is only a minimal risk of problems or side effects. This fact combined with the fact that today’s society has the desire to look young has made Botox a multi-billion dollar company. Botox has helped make it possible for many to improve their youthfulness without opting for plastic surgery. Botox has created some controversy, because it has been associated with fakeness, an illusion, and manipulation to how we should age. Women are not exclusive users to Botox; recently men have begun to use it as well. Botox has been commonly thought of as a treatment for wrinkles and frown lines, but there are other revolutionary uses for this drug. Botox is being used for many disorders. Botox can be used for therapeutic procedures, such as excessive sweating, migraines, vocal restoration, stiff muscles and urinary incontinence. Excessive sweating or hyperhydrosis can be treated for under the arms, the palms of the hands, and the soles of the feet. Botox helps excessive sweating in areas by preventing the release of the chemical that tells the sweat glands to work. Migraines are defined as severe headaches that include pulsing and throbbing of the head. Migraines can cause nausea and sensitivity to sound and light. Botox can help reduce the symptoms associated with migraines. Botox can be used for vocal restoration for those that have a neuromuscular disease of the larynx that makes a normal voice into a scratchy voice. Stiff muscles, caused from a stroke, cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injury, can be treated with Botox. For urinary incontinence, Botox can help by relaxing the muscle in the bladder. Botox is so effective it can be used to treat any area of the body. The secret to Botox is the use of the most common bacteria produced by botulinum. It uses the type A toxin. Competitors and other companies use the type B toxin in botulinum. The