A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
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October 2023 in “Journal of clinical psychopharmacology” In this case report, a young male developed bilateral pleural effusion and persistent fever after starting divalproex sodium for bipolar disorder, which improved upon discontinuation of the drug, suggesting a possible link between divalproex sodium and pleural effusion.
December 2021 in “Black sea journal of health science” This case report describes a 31-year-old male who developed eosinophilic pleuropericardial effusion potentially linked to long-term valproic acid use, which resolved after adjusting his medication.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report highlights the importance of suspecting underlying malignancy, such as Hodgkin's lymphoma, in patients with diffuse hair loss and other cutaneous symptoms.
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September 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study reports that six women developed scleroderma while taking L-tryptophan and showed improvement after stopping the supplement and/or starting corticosteroid therapy.