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Dermatologic Symptoms and Syndromes Associated with Headache
Arathi Nandyala1, Carrie Dougherty2
1Department of Neurology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, 7-PHC, Washington, DC, 20007, USA.
Current Pain and Headache Reports
|September 6, 2022
Summary
Headache disorders can manifest with skin changes like rashes and bruising. This review explores the link between dermatologic conditions and headache, aiding diagnosis and management.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Headache disorders frequently involve symptoms beyond the nervous system.
- Skin conditions are not typically considered common headache comorbidities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review dermatologic presentations associated with headache disorders.
- To aid in the workup and management of headaches in patients with skin conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of multiple articles and retrospective studies.
- Categorization of dermatologic presentations into ecchymoses, inflammatory skin conditions, and neurocutaneous disorders.
Main Results:
- Established association between head pain and dermatologic changes like ecchymoses, rashes, and neurocutaneous disorders.
- Postulated mechanisms involve trigeminal autonomic system activation and shared inflammatory pathways.
Conclusions:
- Dermatologic manifestations can be linked to headache disorders.
- Understanding these associations can guide clinical evaluation and treatment strategies.
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