Antiseizure Medication-Induced Alopecia: A Literature Review

    June 2023 in “ Medicines ”
    Jamir Pitton Rissardo, Ana Letícia Fornari Caprara, Maritsa Casares … Umair Hamid
    Studysummary This review identified alopecia as a significant cosmetic side effect of antiseizure medications, particularly with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine, noting that hair loss often improves after dose adjustment.
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