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GlossaryPhenytoin

medication used to control seizures in epilepsy

Phenytoin, also known by the brand name Dilantin, is a medication primarily used to manage and prevent seizures in conditions such as epilepsy. It works by stabilizing the electrical activity in the brain, thereby reducing the likelihood of seizure episodes.

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research Lack of a Gonadal or Adrenal Androgenic Mechanism for the Hypertrichosis Produced by Diazoxide, Phenytoin, and Minoxidil

24 citations, May 1982 in “Biochemical Pharmacology”

These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.

research Phenytoin Associated Alopecia: Drug Induced Lupus

1 citations, September 2001 in “PubMed”

Phenytoin, a medication, can cause hair loss and trigger a condition similar to lupus.

Transcranial Focused Ultrasound-Mediated Unbinding of Phenytoin for Suppression of Chronic Temporal Lobe Epilepsy in a Rodent Model

research Transcranial Focused Ultrasound-Mediated Unbinding of Phenytoin for Suppression of Chronic Temporal Lobe Epilepsy in a Rodent Model

March 2023 in “Scientific Reports”

Using focused ultrasound on the brain can help epilepsy medicine work better in rats.

research The Coudability Sign of Alopecia Areata: The Real Story

9 citations, March 2011 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

The document concludes that anticonvulsants like phenytoin may cause skin reactions by affecting tryptophan metabolism and suggests researching vitamin levels in patients with drug reactions.

$Management of Refractory Skin Disease in Patients with Lupus Erythematosus$

research Management of Refractory Skin Disease in Patients with Lupus Erythematosus

30 citations, September 2005 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology”

The document concludes that treating tough skin disease in lupus involves sun protection, steroids, antimalarials, and various other therapies chosen based on individual risks and benefits.

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community Medications that cause extra hair growth

in Research/Science 123 upvotes 1 year ago

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.