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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
    11. Topical use of systemic drugs in dermatology: A comprehensive review 2011 · 19 citations
    12. Effects of anticonvulsant drugs on chromosomes. The BMJ · 1971 · 19 citations
    13. The coudability sign of alopecia areata: the real story Clinical and experimental dermatology · 2011 · 9 citations
    14. Cosmetic adverse effects of antiseizure medications; A systematic review Seizure · 2021 · 7 citations
    15. Obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome and thyroid dysfunction in women with epilepsy Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology · 2012 · 6 citations
    16. Progressively intractable seizures, focal alopecia, and hemimegalencephaly Neurology · 1994 · 4 citations
    17. Drug Repurposing in Dermatology: Molecular Biology and Omics Approach IntechOpen eBooks · 2020 · 1 citations
    18. Cosmetic effects of Anti-epileptic drugs ( AEDs) Authorea (Authorea) · 2024
    19. Analysis of Adverse Drug Reactions in Pediatric Patients with Epilepsy: An Intensive Pharmacovigilance Study Children · 2023
    20. A rare clinical image of hypertrichosis (Werewolf syndrome) ˜The œPan African medical journal · 2022
    21. 14. Wound Healing; Cutaneous Therapy; Hair Medical & surgical dermatology · 2008
    22. Women and epilepsy: Reproductive life and epilepsy 2004
    23. Anticonvulsant hypocalcaemia. The BMJ · 1972
    24. Six-year Retrospective Review of Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms Acta dermato-venereologica · 2012 · 39 citations
    25. Drug-associated gingival disorders: a retrospective pharmacovigilance assessment using disproportionality analysis BDJ Open · 2025
    26. Pharmacogenetic Determinants of Valproic Acid Efficacy, Toxicity, and Serum Levels in Genetic Generalized Epilepsy Specialty journal of Pharmacognosy Phytochemistry and Biotechnology · 2024
    27. [Tolerance to and unwanted effects of valproate sodium]. PubMed · 1994 · 16 citations
    28. Valproic acid. A reappraisal of its pharmacological properties and clinical efficacy in epilepsy. PubMed · 1994 · 294 citations
    29. The Treatment of Childhood Epilepsy with Sodium Valproate Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology · 1975 · 44 citations
    30. Pemilihan Obat Anti-Epilepsi (OAE) untuk Penyandang Epilepsi Wanita Usia Subur Cermin Dunia Kedokteran · 2025