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    Glossary Valproic Acid

    medication used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder

    Valproic Acid, also known as VPA or by brand names like Depakote, is a medication primarily used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, which helps stabilize electrical activity and mood. Additionally, Valproic Acid has been studied for its potential effects on hair growth, as it may influence pathways involved in hair follicle cycling.

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    1. Valproic acid Anti-seizure and mood-stabilising drug

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    1. Valproic acid. A reappraisal of its pharmacological properties and clinical efficacy in epilepsy. PubMed · 1994 · 294 citations
    2. Valproic Acid Induces Hair Regeneration in Murine Model and Activates Alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Human Dermal Papilla Cells PLOS ONE · 2012 · 85 citations
    3. Low Serum Biotinidase Activity in Children with Valproic Acid Monotherapy Epilepsia · 2001 · 73 citations
    4. Pancreatitis associated with valproic acid therapy for epilepsy Annals of Neurology · 1980 · 73 citations
    5. Transcutaneous implantation of valproic acid-encapsulated dissolving microneedles induces hair regrowth Biomaterials · 2018 · 68 citations
    6. Valproic acid promotes human hair growth in in vitro culture model Journal of Dermatological Science · 2013 · 48 citations
    7. Exploring the Drug Repurposing Versatility of Valproic Acid as a Multifunctional Regulator of Innate and Adaptive Immune Cells Journal of immunology research · 2019 · 47 citations
    8. Topical valproic acid increases the hair count in male patients with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, comparative, clinical feasibility study using phototrichogram analysis Journal of Dermatology · 2014 · 37 citations
    9. The influence of valproic acid treatment on hair and serum zinc levels and serum biotinidase activity European journal of paediatric neurology · 2008 · 36 citations
    10. Valproic acid reduces hair loss and improves survival in patients receiving temozolomide-based radiation therapy for high-grade glioma European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology · 2016 · 26 citations
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