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August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Valproic acid, a common antiepileptic medication, can cause reversible hair loss in patients.
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Some medications, including retinoids, antifungals, and psychotropic drugs, can cause reversible hair loss if stopped or doses are reduced.
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Hair can naturally regain color after greying, and this change may be linked to stress levels.
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Hair can naturally regain color, and stress might influence greying and its reversal.