Headache‐associated photophobia is more prevalent during winter: A cross‐sectional study from a pediatric headache registry

Plain Language Summary It remains unclear whether avoiding uncomfortable light is the best strategy to manage light sensitivity associated with migraine, or if restricting light exposure increases intolerance over time. We found that youth with migraine were more likely to report light sensitivity in the winter when light exposure tends to be lower. This finding suggests that light sensitivity is worse when light exposure is lower, but further research is needed to confirm this relationship.

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Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain
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2026-03-02
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https://doi.org/10.1111/head.70072
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Migraine and Headache Studies
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Headache‐associated photophobia is more prevalent during winter: A cross‐sectional study from a pediatric headache registry

Carlyn Patterson Gentile, Andrew D. Hershey, GK Aguirre, Christina L Szperka
Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain
Migraine and Headache Studies
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Headache‐associated photophobia is more prevalent during winter: A cross‐sectional study from a pediatric headache registry

Carlyn Patterson Gentile, Andrew D. Hershey, GK Aguirre, Christina L Szperka
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Plain Language Summary It remains unclear whether avoiding uncomfortable light is the best strategy to manage light sensitivity associated with migraine, or if restricting light exposure increases intolerance over time. We found that youth with migraine were more likely to report light sensitivity in the winter when light exposure tends to be lower. This finding suggests that light sensitivity is worse when light exposure is lower, but further research is needed to confirm this relationship.

Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (US), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (US), University of Cincinnati (US), University of Pennsylvania (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 43%
Migraine and Headache Studies
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Headache‐associated photophobia is more prevalent during winter: A cross‐sectional study from a pediatric headache registry — Carlyn Patterson Gentile, Andrew D. Hershey, et al. · Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS