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Botox might be used as a migraine headache treatment in the future, according to new research published by physicians.  In a recent study published in the medical journal Archives of Dermatology, doctors basically recommend the alternative use of Botox Cosmetic as a migraine treatment, saying that Botox injections “at doses appropriate for cosmetic purposes may be sufficient to prevent migraine attacks.”

According to writers on Bloomberg news, pharmaceutical company and Botox manufacturer Allergan 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.”

• Read the article summary from Archives of Dermatology
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