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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Tiny needles with valproic acid can effectively regrow hair.
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” Valproate can cause hair loss and changes in hair appearance, but may help regrow hair when applied topically.
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July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews” Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
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August 2002 in “Experimental Dermatology” 17α-estradiol boosts aromatase activity in female hair follicles, potentially helping with hair loss.
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July 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry” Lamotrigine can cause hair loss.
Some TikTok hair loss remedies like rosemary oil, onion juice, and garlic gel show promise, but more research is needed and they might delay proper treatment.
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May 2014 in “Clinical practice” Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
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January 1999 in “CNS Drugs” Some anticonvulsant drugs can cause skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe, and managing these reactions is important for patient care.
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January 2009 in “Immunological investigations” A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.
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April 2011 in “Epilepsia” The drug combination significantly reduced epileptic drop attacks in patients.
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December 2011 in “Journal of inherited metabolic disease” Valproic acid treatment increases a specific acid in urine by blocking an enzyme, possibly causing skin rash and hair loss.
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July 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
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April 2002 in “PubMed” Anti-epileptic drugs may cause visual and hair side effects due to enzyme inhibition, especially in genetically predisposed individuals.
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Topical estrogen helps hair growth in menopausal women with no major side effects.
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July 2013 in “International Clinical Psychopharmacology” Mood stabilizers like lithium and anticonvulsants have side effects that can lead to patients stopping their medication, and managing these effects is important for treatment adherence.
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January 2019 in “PubMed” Low dose valproate in epileptic children mainly causes weight gain and other non-life-threatening side effects.
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June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
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November 2005 in “Epilepsia” Levetiracetam is widely used and generally well-tolerated for treating idiopathic generalized epilepsies, with tiredness as the main side effect.
Antiepileptic drugs can cause cosmetic side effects and affect menstrual cycles, fertility, and bone health in women with epilepsy.
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October 2014 in “Scottish medical journal” Nitrofurantoin may cause sub-acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
May 2021 in “American journal of medical sciences and medicine” Sodium valproate caused vomiting in 20% of children under 2 years old, with other side effects like hair loss and loss of appetite also noted.
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April 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Necrosulfonamide helps hair grow by blocking a protein linked to hair loss.
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January 1967 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that while some hair and scalp disorders can be treated, hair loss from destroyed follicles is permanent, and damaged hair can only regrow naturally.
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August 1995 in “Bone” Vitamin D3 is important for bone health and may help treat various diseases beyond bone-related conditions.
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July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Different causes of beard hair loss have various treatments, including medications, lifestyle changes, and procedures to stimulate hair growth.
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January 2023 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” COVID-19 infection and vaccination may trigger hair loss and rapid hair whitening.