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GlossaryAnticonvulsants

medications that prevent or reduce seizures by stabilizing brain activity

Anticonvulsants, also known as antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), are medications used to prevent or reduce the frequency and severity of seizures in individuals with epilepsy or other seizure disorders. They work by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain, which helps to prevent the abnormal bursts of electrical impulses that cause seizures.

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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition

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research Psychotropic Medication and Drug-Related Alopecia

30 citations , May 1991 in “Psychosomatics”

Some psychiatric medications can cause reversible hair loss.

research Psychological Interventions in the Management of Common Skin Conditions

41 citations , March 2010 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management”

Using psychological treatments can help manage skin conditions along with regular medical care.

research Psychotropic Medications and the Skin

8 citations , April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine”

Psychotropic medications can cause skin problems but also treat some skin conditions.

research Drug-Induced Alopecia: Review of the Literature

20 citations , September 1995 in “PubMed”

Many drugs can cause temporary hair loss, which usually stops when the drug is discontinued.

research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

48 citations , November 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a severe skin reaction often linked to drugs, requiring careful medication use and supportive care.

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Hair thinning/loss associated with burning scalp pain. Finasteride helped relieve "DHT itch" for one person.

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The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

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