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GlossaryAnticonvulsants (Antiseizure medications)

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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research Cosmetic Adverse Effects of Antiseizure Medications: A Systematic Review

7 citations, May 2021 in “Seizure”

Some antiseizure medications can cause cosmetic problems like hair loss, excessive hair growth, acne, and gum overgrowth.

research Antiseizure Medication-Induced Alopecia: A Literature Review

3 citations, June 2023 in “Medicines”

Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.

research Commonly Prescribed Medications Associated With Alopecia

August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Valproic acid, a common antiepileptic medication, can cause reversible hair loss in patients.

The Role of Candidate Pharmacogenetic Variants in Determining Valproic Acid Efficacy, Toxicity, and Concentrations in Patients with Epilepsy

research The Role of Candidate Pharmacogenetic Variants in Determining Valproic Acid Efficacy, Toxicity, and Concentrations in Patients with Epilepsy

October 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

Genetic variants can affect valproic acid's effectiveness, side effects, and levels in epilepsy treatment.

research Clinical Response of Alopecia, Trichorrhexis Nodosa, and Dry, Scaly Skin to Zinc Supplementation

22 citations, December 1992 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics”

Zinc supplements improved hair and skin conditions in two patients.

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community Topical Valproic acid/sodium valproate — has anyone tried this?

in Question 2 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about using valproic acid, an anti-seizure medication, as a topical treatment to promote hair growth. The original poster is seeking personal experiences from those who have tried this method.

community What else can I do to compliment Minoxidil?

in Update 4 upvotes 1 year ago

A user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and has seen positive results, but is seeking additional treatments to enhance its effects. One suggestion given is to use finasteride alongside minoxidil.