Set up an appointment if your migraines occur more than once a week on average. You should also see your doctor if your migraine symptoms don't seem to improve with over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, or home remedies. They can discuss new or alternative treatment options with you.You should also seek medical care if you're taking over-the-counter or prescription medications to manage your migraine pain more than twice a week. Extremely severe or complicated migraines, though rare, can affect you more intensely than regular migraines. They can also mimic the symptoms of other, more serious conditions, such as a stroke. For this reason, it's important to get these symptoms assessed right away. Make an appointment with your doctor or go to the emergency room if you experience any of the following: Some of these might include: Hemiplegic migraine: You may experience temporary paralysis or nerve changes with this headache. You should check with your doctor to make sure this is not a stroke, since some of the symptoms can be similar. Persistent aura: Visual auras with your migraines (such as patterns, flashes of light, or partial loss of vision) usually go away shortly after the attack. In rare cases, they may last for hours or even more than a week afterward. If you experience this, seek medical care to make sure it isn't a sign of bleeding in your brain. Basilar artery migraine: You might experience dizziness or confusion and pain in the back of your head. You may also experience vomiting, ringing in the ears, or an inability to speak properly. Status migrainosus: This is a severe migraine attack that lasts longer than 3 days. This migraine is often caused by certain types of medications. Certain medical ailments or medications may increase your risk for migraines. Managing these conditions properly can help reduce your risk of having migraine symptoms, so work with your doctor to diagnose and treat them if present. Some medical conditions and medications that may contribute to migraines include: Being overweight or underweight Experiencing hormonal changes (such as those associated with menopause, fluctuations in your menstrual cycle, or taking hormone medications) A family history of migraines Stress Taking certain medications, such as vasodilators or hormonal birth control pills Sleep disorders High blood pressure or certain heart diseases
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One-sentence summary -- Call your doctor if your migraines are frequent or don't respond to treatment. Check with your doctor if you get more serious migraines. Ask your doctor about underlying conditions that might cause migraines.

Click or double-click the Microsoft Edge app icon, which resembles a blue (or white) "e". Keep in mind that, if you want to change the size of your web browser's menu items, you'll need to use your computer's Magnifier feature. It's in the top-right corner of the window. A drop-down menu will appear. In the "Zoom" section of the drop-down menu, click the - icon to zoom out or click the + icon to zoom in. Unlike many web browsers, using this menu to zoom in or out on a web page will also apply the zoom to other webpages visited in Edge.
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One-sentence summary -- Open Microsoft Edge. Click . Zoom in or out.

Eczema is often caused by exposure to an allergen. Avoiding your personal triggers is the number one strategy for controlling flare-ups. If you know you are sensitive to certain substances, do your best to avoid them. Remember that the allergen does not need to come into contact with the affected skin. Your body can detect the allergen in one location and react with a flare up in a different place. Stress can increase flare-ups, so try to keep stress levels down. Learn techniques to keep you or your child more even throughout the day. Identify stressors. When your stress levels are running high, think about what's affecting them. Write about what makes you worried or excited, and think about what you can do to reduce the stress of that event. For instance, if you find your job stressful, maybe you can reduce stress by asking your boss if you can telecommute once a week. Try conscious breathing to calm yourself. Take a moment to close your eyes. Let your breathing fill up your mind. Focus on slow, deep breaths, and think only about your breathing. Keep focusing until you feel yourself calming down. Try animal sounds with your kids to meditate. Have them breathe in deeply while raising their arms. As they lower them, have them make extended sounds such as hissing or buzzing. This exercise helps them slow down their breathing and takes their mind off of what is stressing them out. Scratching will only make the rash worse. In fact, when eczema appears near the eyes, scratching can cause swelling, as well as make the skin red and puffy. Scratching can also cause you to lose part of your eyebrows and eyelashes. If you or your child scratches at night, try wearing gloves or trimming your fingernails to help reduce the problem. Over-the-counter antihistamines, such as loratadine and fexofenadine, can help control the symptoms of atopic dermatitis. Because this disease is related to other types of allergic reactions such as hay fever, antihistamines can provide relief, especially for the itching. Follow the directions for the antihistamine you chose. With most non-drowsy antihistamines, you take them once day. Begin a regimen when you have a flare-up. However, if you're having trouble sleeping because of your eczema, an antihistamine that caused drowsiness can be helpful to take at night. Allergens and irritants can contribute to flare-ups. Sometimes changing a product such as laundry detergent or soap may help in treatment of eczema. Attempt to isolate what causes you issues by slowly switching out products to help determine what bothers you. While you are having a flare-up, it's best to skip make-up altogether. It may help to keep a diary recording the food, perfume, scents, and other substances you come into contact with, along with the eczema flare-ups you experience. Look for patterns in the substances you contact in the days before a flare-up. You can visit an allergy specialist to help identify your allergies. The face and eye area can be especially problematic because so many products are applied in this area, particularly on women. Sunscreen, make-up, soaps, and fragrances can all cause flare-ups. While food allergies have a specific definition (they cause an immediate reaction), foods can contribute to flare-ups. Most common allergens are found in peanuts, egg, milk, fish, rice, soy and wheat. If you're breastfeeding a child with eczema, you should avoid tree nuts, as you can pass them to your child. When washing your face, choose a soap that has a high fat content, rather than one that dries out your face. Also, pick one that is unscented. Skip soaps that are antibacterial, as they can dry out your skin. Also, avoid soaps that have alpha-hydroxy acid, as it can also remove moisture from your skin. Look for cleansers that say "gentle" and "fragrance-free." Too much hot water and soap can make eczema worse, especially in the delicate skin around the eyes. Lower the temperature of the water and wash less frequently, or take baths without soaking the affected skin. Hot, dry air can irritate your skin and make itching and flaking worse. If necessary, run a humidifier to add moisture to the air. This goes from anything from hot showers to direct sunlight, to hot climates. Use lukewarm water when you shower or wash your face. Avoid hot water, which can irritate your sensitive skin. Don't spent too much time in hot weather; the heat can easily irritate your skin and cause more inflammation.
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Avoid known allergens. Keep stress levels at a minimum. Don't scratch. Take an antihistamine. Identify allergens and irritants. Avoid certain foods. Pick a soap that is extra moisturizing. Avoid frequent baths and showers. Use a humidifier. Keep your skin away from sunlight and extreme heat.