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As seen in New! Magazine
In the run up to Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, New! magazine explored what can trigger severe headaches with expert opinion from Dr Ross Perry, founder of Cosmedics Skin Clinics. The feature also looked at types of headaches and shared the story of a patient for whom Botox injections had made a big difference to her symptoms.
Doctor Ross Perry, medical director of Cosmedics Skin Clinics told New! readers:
“Migraines are a unique kind of headache, often characterised by pain on one side of the head, and visual disturbances such as flashing lights or temporary tunnel vision. You may also experience an aura, a sensation indicating that a migraine is about to occur.
“The exact cause of migraines is unknown, but they’re thought to be triggered by spasms of the blood vessels in the brain or neck area. Factors like stress, alcohol and dehydration can exacerbate them, but sometimes they can happen for no apparent reason.”
Dr Ross told New! magazine that preventative treatments are the main approach with medication to prevent or treat them. He continued:
“Sadly there’s not much. you can do as it’s often down to genetics. However, certain measures can help manage the onset and severity, such as staying hydrated and drinking plenty of fluids.
“Drinking water and engaging in regular exercise can also help alleviate migraines triggered by hormones. Its recommended to manage stress levels through breathing exercises or yoga.”
The article also featured the experience of 46 year old Suzi, who’d suffered from migraines since the age of 9. She’d even changed her work to become self-employed in order to manage her symptoms more comfortably at home. She says:
“To manage them, I now get Botox which takes away about 80% of the migraines. I don’t know how it works but I’m thankful it does. I get some Botox on the NHS, so although it’s meant to be every 3-6 months, it’s nearer to every year due to waiting lists. So I top this up privately when I can.”
She noted that the treatment had also improved her wrinkles!
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Migraine & Headache Awareness Month
June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of migraine and headache disorders, promoting understanding, and supporting individuals living with these conditions.
The month aims to educate the public about the prevalence, impact, and management of migraine and headache disorders, helping to remove the stigma around migraine and headache, promoting a more understanding and compassionate environment for those affected. It also aims to provide a platform for supporting those who experience migraine and headache, offering resources and information as well as encouraging advocacy for better research, treatment options, and policies that address migraine and headache disorders.
For more information, see https://americanmigrainefoundation.org/migraine-and-headache-awareness-month-2/
Dr Ross Perry
Dr Ross Perry regularly provides expert comment and advises the media on a range of skincare and health-related issues.
He has particular expertise in skin surgery mole removal and melanoma; having removed thousands of moles in his career, both within the NHS and privately through Cosmedics Skin Clinics. He has provided expert advice on sun damage and sun protection for a variety of UK media and publications.
He also comments on the latest cosmetic and anti-ageing treatment methods.
Cosmedics Skin Clinics
Cosmedics Skin Clinics was established in 2003 and has built up an excellent reputation for cosmetic and medical treatments, carried out by GMC Registered Doctors. The company offer a full range of cosmetic treatments, including popular lip enhancement and anti-wrinkle injections/fillers; plus medical treatments including mole removal, thread vein treatment and excessive sweating injections.
Cosmedics Skin Clinics has a team of skin treatment doctors and surgeons in their 5 skin clinics across London and Bristol led by Dr Ross Perry.
Call 020 7386 0464 or email [email protected] to book an appointment.
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