Physicians might prescribe the popular wrinkle treatment Botox Cosmetic for 
headache relief. A new study published by Archives of Dermatology shares new information about clinical studies with Botox for treatment of “eye popping” migraine headaches, finding that certain patients experienced less frequent headaches after using the injectable drug. “Patients who responded to Botox reported their migraines were reduced to fewer than 1 day a month from almost 7,” said Bloomberg news.
Botox manufacturer Allergan Inc has applied for FDA clearance to market Botox as a headache treatment. However, researchers say they cannot fully explain how Botox works to relieve headaches. One co-author of the study, Rami Burstein says, “it may block the signals in sensory nerves located on the outside of the head.”
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