Can Zinc Depletion Play a Role in Levetiracetam-Induced Hair Loss? Considerations from a Case Study
August 2013
in “
Epilepsy & Behavior
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This article reviews the impact of nutritional deficiencies on hair health, detailing how they can cause structural abnormalities, pigmentation changes, or hair loss; it presents no new clinical findings.
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This study found that while serum zinc levels were lower in children treated with valproic acid or carbamazepine than in healthy controls, zinc, biotin, and biotinidase enzyme activity remained within normal ranges and unaffected by these treatments.
research Alopecia Associated with Gabapentin in the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
In this case study, researchers observed that gabapentin may cause alopecia, as a patient developed significant hair loss shortly after starting the medication for neuropathic pain, which reversed upon discontinuation.
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research Hair Loss in Psychopharmacology
This article reviews the association between psychopharmaceuticals and medication-induced alopecia, noting that hair regrowth typically occurs after discontinuing or reducing the medication, while mineral supplements' effectiveness remains unclear.
research Hair Loss in Psychopharmacology
This review discusses the potential for mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and some antipsychotic and antianxiety drugs to induce alopecia and reports no clinical results.