16 citations
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October 2004 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This article provides information about the University of Bologna's departments involved and includes contact details for the lead author, but it presents no research findings.
January 2019 in “Pediatric Oncall” This article reviews the use of valproate in epilepsy treatment and its side effects, noting that hair texture changes such as curly hair are a rarely reported effect, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” This case report highlights an interest in exploring the relationship between serum levels of sodium valproate and hair loss, though no case reports currently establish this link.
In this study, researchers highlighted that while oral valproate often causes hair loss, preliminary experiments with topical valproic acid solution suggest its potential for hair regeneration, potentially offering fewer side effects and reduced cost compared to existing treatments.
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January 2017 in “Düşünen Adam” Agomelatine might help stop hair loss caused by valproate.