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About Michael Lin, MD
Michael Lin, MD is a board-certified dermatologist with offices in Beverly Hills, Valencia, Sherman Oaks, and Oxnard. He is the founder of Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute and Dr. Lin Skincare.

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What is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
A BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment is a simple, nonsurgical procedure that smoothes the deep, persistent lines between your brows that develop over time. One 10-minute treatment — a few tiny injections — relaxes the muscles that cause those lines to form and keeps them relaxed up to 4 months. The results are dramatic and apparent within days. In clinical trials, nearly 90% of the men and women surveyed rated the improvement in their brow lines as moderate to better. For many, BOTOX® Cosmetic “erases” these lines. Unlike surgery, BOTOX® Cosmetic is fast, simple, and minimally invasive, with no downtime or recovery. Most people return directly to work or normal activity following treatment. Within days, they report looking more natural and relaxed. With BOTOX® Cosmetic, they’ll know you’ve done something, they just won’t know what.

Is BOTOX® Cosmetic right for you?
If you’re between the ages 18 to 65 and doing all you can to look your best is important to you, BOTOX® Cosmetic may be for you. If reducing those tough lines between your brows would make you feel more approachable, BOTOX® Cosmetic may be for you. Thousands of appearance – conscious women and men have already discovered the benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic. Not just models and movie stars, but ordinary people – teachers, mothers, and business people from all walks of life.

About Michael Lin, MD
Michael Lin, MD is a board-certified dermatologist with offices in Beverly Hills, Valencia, Sherman Oaks, and Oxnard. He is the founder of Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer Institute and Dr. Lin Skincare. Dr. Lin develops new devices, products, and procedures to provide the most innovative treatments in the world. Dr. Lin and his dedicated staff specialize in services such as Microneedling, Juvederm, Laser Resurfacing and Skin Tightening to help patients achieve and maintain a healthy and youthful complexion.

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Patients with hyperhydrosis have excessive sweating that hampers their activities of daily living.
It is sometimes brought on by stress, emotion, or exercise, but can also occur spontaneously.
Can Botox Treatment Help Those With Hyperhydrosis?

Botox is FDA-approved for severe underarm sweating when topical agents don’t work. Botox
helps control this condition by temporarily blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that
stimulate the sweat glands. When the sweat glands don’t receive chemical signals, the severe
sweating stops.

What is Treatment with Botox Like?
The procedure is relatively straightforward. A small volume of Botox solution is injected into the
affected area through a very fine needle. The needle is placed just under the skin, so you may
experience some injection-related discomfort. You will receive multiple injections based on the
assessment of the area that needs to be treated.

What Should I Expect After I Have Received Botox?
You should notice a significant reduction in underarm sweating within four weeks of your first
treatment. There is a possibility that some sweat glands may be missed, and you may continue
to experience some sweating from untreated areas. If you do not see a significant reduction in
sweating, you should follow up with the clinic.

How Long Does a Botox Treatment Last?
In a recent clinical study, the median duration of response in Botox patients was 201 days or 6.7
months. It is not a cure; your symptoms will return gradually, and you will know when the time is
right for another treatment.

About Michael Lin, MD
Michael Lin, MD is a board-certified dermatologist with offices in Beverly Hills, Valencia,
Sherman Oaks, and Oxnard. He is the founder of Advanced Dermatology and Skin Cancer
Institute and Dr. Lin Skincare. Dr. Lin develops new devices, products, and procedures to
provide the most innovative treatments in the world. Dr. Lin and his dedicated staff specialize in
services such as Botox, Juvederm, Laser Resurfacing and Skin Tightening to help patients
achieve and maintain a healthy and youthful complexion. Dr. Lin’s product lines, Dr. Lin

Skincare and Michael Lin, MD, are among the best selling skin care products in the United
States with over one million units sold.

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When counseling patients, Dr. Keri covers FDA risk categories. She starts by outlining the former FDA risk categories – A, B, C, D, X and N. Under the 2015 Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule, “The new FDA categories are ‘safe in pregnancy,’ ‘not safe in pregnancy’ and ‘uncertain (safety in pregnancy).’ They’re trying to put new medications into the new categories, and older medicines are being grandfathered in.” Many doctors still use the old categories for guidance regarding acne medications because they find them helpful, said Dr. Keri. “And most acne medicines are old, and have the letters assigned to them.”

Among first-line topical medications, she recommended those in category B (presumed safe based on animal studies) versus category C (uncertain safety – human and animal studies show no adverse events). Topical agents in the former category include azelaic acid, clindamycin, erythromycin and metronidazole.

Category C agents generally considered safe in pregnancy include the following:

• Benzoyl peroxide – Systemic absorption is minimal, and benzoyl peroxide is metabolized to benzoic acid (a food additive) in the skin, according to a review.
• Salicylic acid – Low-dose aspirin is used to treat preeclampsia. The key in acne is to use low concentrations over limited body surface areas, said Dr. Keri.
• Topical dapsone – Oral dapsone has been used to treat dermatitis herpetiformis in pregnancy, according to a report; topical dapsone is likely safe but studies are lacking.

Topical retinoids require caution. With tretinoin there have been case reports of anomalies in ear development and with adapalene there have been reports of the absence of one or more eye. There is also evidence showing that tazarotene should not be used in pregnancy. “We don’t like to use topical retinoids in pregnancy. But if a patient has been exposed to a topical retinoid, you can tell them based on a retrospective study there’s a very good chance it will have no effect on the baby.”

The best and most widely used example of a category N (not classified) topical is glycolic acid, said Dr. Keri. It is believed to be safe in pregnancy, as only a minimal amount (up to 27% in an in vitro study) is absorbed systemically.

Category A systemic medications include zinc supplements, recommended at 30-200 mg daily. Although stomach upset can occur, one study shows no fetal harm from 75 mg daily of elemental zinc. Excessive zinc amounts, however, can lead to low copper levels.

Category B systemic medications that have been used safely in pregnant patients with acne include cephalexin, cefadroxil, amoxicillin, azithromycin and erythromycin. Erythromycin estolate can be associated with liver problems in 10-15% of pregnant patients with prolonged use.

So be careful when using products during pregnancy. Though many common acne-fighting ingredients should not be used when pregnant, there are some Category B products. Know your options, always check the label, and be sure to consult with your doctor.