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Regulators urgently investigate the alleged illegal sale of false Botox After dozens of botulism were reported in Northeast of England.
Botulism is a potentially fatal condition caused by a toxin produced by bacteria, which attacks the nerves of the body and can cause muscles and respiratory system. He is extremely rareWith only six cases recorded in England in 2023-24.
But – in the space of a few weeks – 28 cases of botulism have now been reported in northeast England, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) – which warned that more cases could still reveal itself.
Cases, most of which are in the Durham And Darlington Areas, all reported by people who had recently undergone aesthetic procedures.
The reactions included a severe drop in upper eye lids, double vision, difficulty swallowing, linked speeches and lethargy, according to UKHSA.
One night in June, five of the affected people all found themselves in the same A & E Durham department, according to the BBC, which cited internal communications at the hospital by showing that the local anti-toxin stock was almost exhausted, forcing doctors to ask London more because they “prepared” for more patients.
One of the five patients, Nicola Fairley – mother of four children from Bishop Auckland, in the county of Durham – told the diffuser that she had received anti -wrinkle injections in the past, paying £ 100 for three areas.
But she then won a series of treatments from the same supplier in a competition, the use of what was told was a stronger type of Botox and had three areas injected again, without realizing that the treatment was illegal.
While real injections should take several days to start working, the 37 -year -old said that her front had become “frozen” within two hours.
The corporate owner who gave Ms. Fairley the injections arose since, she said, adding: “I know that she did not do this on purpose. I just don’t know where people get it – it’s scary.
“There must be more strict rules and guidelines on who can do it – not just anyone who can go and do it. There are a lot of people who are doing it – that is part of your beauty regime like doing the nails or your hair.”
The regulatory agency for drugs and health products (Mhra) is now investigating the wave of cases.
Dr. Alison Cave, the agency’s security chief, said: “Public security is an absolute priority for the MHRA. Our unit of application of criminal laws work hard to identify the persons involved in the illegal trade in drugs and takes action in robust application if necessary. This may include criminal proceedings.
“Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a prescription medicine and should only be available in the United Kingdom under the supervision of a doctor or other qualified health professional
“The purchase of Botox and other drugs from illegal suppliers considerably increases the risk of obtaining a product which is falsified or unauthorized for use in the United Kingdom.”
Dr. Simon Howard of UKHSA said that the agency was still investigating the cause of cases and said that practitioners associated with most cases no longer carried out the procedures.
“However, this does not mean that we may not see more cases because the symptoms can take up to four weeks to develop, even if we now see the number of advanced cases, which is encouraging news,” said Dr Howard.
“We will continue to work with our partners to reduce the risk of public health and advise people to ensure that they take precautions when looking for aesthetic procedures.
“Anyone who has recently undertaken an aesthetic procedure and presents one of the symptoms listed, should contact the NHS 111.”
The Department of Health and Social Care said that the government examined new regulations, people’s lives are currently in danger by “insufficiently trained operators in the cosmetic sector”.
“We urge anyone considering cosmetic procedures to consider the possible impacts on health and find a renowned, assured and qualified practitioner,” a spokesperson for the BBC told.
