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    Glossary Phenytoin

    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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    1. Lack of a gonadal or adrenal androgenic mechanism for the hypertrichosis produced by diazoxide, phenytoin and minoxidil Biochemical Pharmacology · 1982 · 24 citations
    2. Phenytoin‐mediated androgen metabolism in gingival fibroblasts Journal Of Clinical Periodontology · 2002 · 8 citations
    3. Phenytoin associated alopecia: drug induced lupus. PubMed · 2001 · 1 citations
    4. Exploring the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Phenytoin in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Clinical Investigation Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2026
    5. Comparative Assessment of Topical Platelet-Rich Plasma and Phenytoin for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing in a Rat Model University of Science and Technology Journal for Medical Sciences · 2026
    6. Comparative effects of Pistacia atlantica leaf and phenytoin ointment on rat skin wound healing: histopathological changes and bioactive compounds Inflammopharmacology · 2026
    7. Phenytoin or Spironolactone Intervention Counteracts 5-Fluorouracil–Induced Alopecia in Rats by Suppressing Oxidative Stress and Inflammation While Promoting Collagen Synthesis Preprints.org · 2025
    8. Transcranial focused ultrasound-mediated unbinding of phenytoin from plasma proteins for suppression of chronic temporal lobe epilepsy in a rodent model Scientific Reports · 2023
    9. Management of ‘refractory’ skin disease in patients with lupus erythematosus Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology · 2005 · 30 citations
    10. Acquired trichomegaly with topiramate Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2005 · 24 citations
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