Botox, the toxin in sausage, a biological weapon that can be used for beauty

Did you know? It's called Botox (Botox) that we're familiar with. It's just the trade name for Botulinum Toxin, which was first discovered from sausages more than 200 years ago. It was also used to be developed as a biological weapon during World War 2! ...Looking at it, Botulinum Toxin or Botox is unlikely to evolve into the beauty industry at all. But why, more than two hundred years later, after being discovered from sausages, has Botox become one of the most popular beauty treatments? In the world?

History of Botox (Botox)

Botulinum Toxin or Botox was first discovered in the 1950s. 1795-1813 or comparable to the period of the Napoleonic Wars. There have been records of outbreaks of sausage-derived toxins. or botulism (Botulism), which results in muscle weakness and had temporary paralysis With the outbreak of this disease, it is considered the starting point for “Justinus Kerner,” a German public health practitioner, to discover substances that affect the muscles and nervous system. Or that will be called Botulinum Toxin in about 70 years later. This is considered a very important starting point. Because in addition to being the first discovery, Justinus Kerner has also continued researching this toxin both with laboratory animals. Including with himself. Until it was found that the toxins extracted from the sausage resulted in muscle weakness and the body's ability to sweat. If used in small amounts, it may be able to treat disorders of the nervous system. Later, 200 years later, his research results were further developed and became Botox injections (Botox) for treatment. Muscle abnormalities can really occur today.

Later, in the year 1895, “Emile-Pierre van Ermengem,” a Belgian microbiologist More has been discovered about botulism as the cause of muscle weakness. Still stopping me from sweating. It comes from a bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum (Clostridium Botulinum) and the name Botulinum Toxin was born.

However, the subsequent history of Botox still does not indicate whether Botulinum Toxin was used for cosmetic or medical purposes. But it was tested and developed for use as a biological weapon during World War 2!

In 1944, a biochemist named “Dr. Edward J. Schantz” successfully tried to extract Botulinum Toxin into Crystalline form or crystalline form. As you know, the action of Botulinum Toxin will block the secretion of neurotransmitters. By blocking nerves from sending signals to muscles, causing short-term paralysis. When it was developed into Crystalline form, Dr. Schantz thought about furthering his research into using Botulinum Toxin as a biological weapon in World War II as well, but in the end there was no information that it was used in any world war

However, there are still reports that some countries have developed Botulinum Toxin as a biological weapon for use in warfare by containing Botulinum Neurotoxin in bombs, bullets, and in the form of atomizing it into the air. But of course, the conclusion of the use of Botulinum Toxin or Botox (Botox) as a biological weapon was ended when the United Nations determined it. Biological and Toxins Weapons Convention (BWC), which essentially states that member states are prohibited from developing, producing, or stockpiling biological weapons. and must also destroy biological weapons in their possession This Convention entered into force on 26 March 1975, with an unspecified end date.

From the beginning in the villainous role of toxins that cause disease To a biological weapon that was almost used in a world war, Botulinum Toxin has finally received its role as the good guy. When used in the medical field for treatment

Since the discovery of Botulinum Toxin until the present, Botulism, which is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum, is still being treated. Found from food contamination, which is most often found in substandard canned food and jars of fermented products. including entering the body through wounds Affects the nervous system Causes temporary paralysis muscle weakness and may be life-threatening. However, in the medical community, it is seen that Botulinum Toxin may be used in small amounts. appropriately and under the care of a doctor It may be able to help in treatment.

In the 1970s, American ophthalmologist "Dr. Alan Brown Scott" conducted research. and experimented with “Dr. Schantz” (who is the same person who tested Botulinum Toxin as a biological weapon) until it was discovered that Botulinum Toxin toxins could be used to treat muscle disorders in humans. and was eventually successfully used to treat strabismus and strabismus, and was further developed to help treat facial muscle spasms, migraines, and abnormal excessive sweating. has been successful in the next order

More than two hundred years of waiting Finally we will get the "bo injection".

In 1987, the beginning of the use of Botulinum Toxin for beauty was finally reached. For which you can thank this Canadian couple of doctors. That has helped us get to know Botox as it is today.

The story that must be engraved as a legend for future generations who love "bo-injections" must be told forever. It happened when "Dr. Jean Carruthers", a surgeon specializing in plastic surgery, and "Dr. J. Alastair Carruthers", a dermatologist. went to the laboratory of Dr. Alan Brown Scott, causing dermatologist Dr. J. Alastair to observe that when Botulinum Toxin is used to treat strabismus, squinting, and twitching, the skin in that area also suffers as a side effect, causing wrinkles from The frown appeared less than before treatment.

The Carruthers, a husband-and-wife team of doctors, set out to further study the effects of Botulinum Toxin in order to expand its use in cosmetic applications. And there has been research. Including the publication of an academic article on the use of Botulinum Toxin in beauty for the first time.

So where does the name Botox come from???

Even though Botulinum Toxin has been researched that it can be used for beauty enhancement such as reducing wrinkles. But it still doesn't have a name called Botox (Botox) in the way that we're familiar with it. Because actually the name Botox (Botox) is the trade name of Botulinum Toxin A from the company Allergan in the United States. Or if we want to put it simply, the name Botox (Botox) can be compared to how we collectively call every brand of instant noodles "Mama".

But besides being familiar with the name Botox (Botox) of the company Allergan, USA, Botulinum Toxin A under other trade names It is equally popular. Both brands from Korea, England, and Germany have been accepted by the US FDA and the Thai FDA for medical and cosmetic use in hospitals. Including medical clinics as well.

At Sinota Clinic, we use leading brands of Botulinum Toxin A from both America and England. Effectively solves facial shape problems, reduces wrinkles, and reduces aging. Ready to be taken care of by a skin specialist with high experience in every case. For the best results, safe, not stubborn, with genuine, high quality Botulinum Toxin A products.

Considering the significance of addressing skin issues and enhancing overall beauty, consulting with Sinota Clinic is a wise step towards elevating your unique beauty identity, ensuring it leaves a lasting impression.

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