Valproate-Induced Change in Hair Color

    January 2008 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Thorsten Gerstner, Christian G. Lipinski, Elke Longin, Stephan König
    TLDR Valproic acid can cause hair loss, but information on hair color change is not detailed.
    The document discusses valproic acid (VPA), a commonly prescribed antiepileptic drug, and its side effects, specifically noting that reversible alopecia or hair loss is among the potential adverse effects associated with VPA therapy. However, the document does not provide specific data or study results regarding the incidence, severity, or mechanisms of the hair color change induced by VPA, nor does it mention the number of individuals affected. Therefore, while it acknowledges hair loss as a side effect of VPA, the document lacks detailed information to provide a comprehensive summary of the issue as it pertains to hair color change.
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