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Migraine with extensive skin markings: a case report

Sabrina Berdouk1, Sobia Khan2

  • 1Al Qassimi Hospital, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. sabrinaberdouk@gmail.com.

International Journal of Emergency Medicine
|June 9, 2018
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Migraines can cause rare skin markings on the forehead that resolve on their own. The cause of these migraine-associated cutaneous markings remains unknown, requiring further research.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Migraines are a frequent emergency department complaint.
  • Migraines with extensive, self-resolving skin markings are rarely reported.
  • The etiology of these cutaneous manifestations is currently unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of migraines with associated cutaneous markings.
  • To highlight the rarity and unknown cause of this condition.

Main Methods:

  • A case presentation of a 28-year-old male with recurrent migraines and transient forehead skin markings.
  • Diagnostic imaging (MRI) was performed and yielded normal results.
  • Treatment was limited to pain management for migraines.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with recurrent migraines accompanied by temporary forehead skin markings.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) results were unremarkable.
  • The cutaneous markings resolved spontaneously as migraine symptoms subsided.

Conclusions:

  • The cause of migraine-associated skin markings is unknown.
  • The markings appear to be self-limiting and resolve with migraine remission.
  • Further research is needed to understand the pathophysiology, natural history, and optimal management of these rare markings.

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