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March 2009 in “Journal of pain and symptom management” 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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July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This study links scalp pruritus in lichen planopilaris and its variants to the inflammation-induced release of substance P and calcitonin gene-related peptide by sensory nerves around hair follicle inflammation sites.
April 2024 in “Skin health and disease” In this pilot study, participants with lymphocytic primary cicatricial alopecia who applied 6% topical gabapentin solution twice daily for 12 weeks experienced significant symptom reduction, though there was no noticeable change in nerve fibre density or neuropeptide expression.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that applying topical 6% gabapentin twice daily reduced disease activity and scalp pruritus in a patient with lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia, with no adverse effects reported.
October 2004 in “Australian Prescriber” This article discusses the role of lifestyle changes and medication like metformin in managing insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results.