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phenytoin and Hypertrichosis

phenytoin has been researched along with Hypertrichosis in 13 studies

Hypertrichosis: Excessive hair growth at inappropriate locations, such as on the extremities, the head, and the back. It is caused by genetic or acquired factors, and is an androgen-independent process. This concept does not include HIRSUTISM which is an androgen-dependent excess hair growth in WOMEN and CHILDREN.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Phenytoin, on the other hand, causes gingival hyperplasia in many patients, irreversible hypertrichosis in some patients and lethal reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, in a few patients."3.66Phenobarbital vs. phenytoin for grand mal epilepsy. ( Kramer, II; Livingston, S; Pauli, LL; Pruce, I, 1980)

Research

Studies (13)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199011 (84.62)18.7374
1990's1 (7.69)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (7.69)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
LIVINGSTON, S3
PETERSEN, D1
BOKS, LL1
BARTUSKA, DG1
SPARBERG, M1
VANSCOTT, EJ1
SNYDER, CH1
Pauli, LL1
Pruce, I1
Kramer, II1
Parker, LN1
Lifrak, ET1
Odell, WD1
Redondo Bellón, P1
Johnson, BD1
el-Guindy, M1
Ammons, WF1
Narayanan, AS1
Page, RC1
Leng, JJ1
Greenblatt, RB2
Stahl, NL1
Teeslink, CR1
Beauchamps, G1

Reviews

3 reviews available for phenytoin and Hypertrichosis

ArticleYear
Drug-induced excess hair growth.
    Prescrire international, 2017, Volume: 26, Issue:182

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Androgens; Anticonvulsants; Cyclosporine; Dinoprost; ErbB Receptors; Hirsut

2017
DIAGNOSTICALLY CONFUSING COMPLICATIONS OF DIPHENYLHYDANTOIN THERAPY. A REVIEW.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1963, Volume: 59

    Topics: Adrenal Insufficiency; Anemia; Anemia, Aplastic; Anemia, Macrocytic; Conjunctivitis; Electrocardiogr

1963
[Adverse cutaneous reactions to drugs in neurology].
    Revista de neurologia, 1997, Volume: 25 Suppl 3

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Drug Eruptions; Drug Hypersensitivity; Gingival Hyperplasia; Humans; Hypertrichosis

1997

Other Studies

10 other studies available for phenytoin and Hypertrichosis

ArticleYear
Hypertrichosis occurring in association with dilantin therapy.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1955, Volume: 47, Issue:3

    Topics: Child; Epilepsy; Hair; Hair Diseases; Humans; Hydantoins; Hypertrichosis; Infant; Phenytoin

1955
HYPERTRICHOSIS IN A BRAIN DAMAGED CHILD.
    Journal of the American Medical Women's Association, 1963, Volume: 18

    Topics: Black People; Brain; Brain Damage, Chronic; Brain Injuries; Child; Hirsutism; Humans; Hypertrichosis

1963
THE HIRSUTE FEMALE: PHYSIOLOGY OF HAIR GROWTH.
    Clinical obstetrics and gynecology, 1964, Volume: 10

    Topics: Androgens; Drug Therapy; Female; Hair; Heparin; Hirsutism; Humans; Hypertrichosis; Pharmacology; Phe

1964
SYNDROME OF GINGIVAL HYPERPLASIA, HIRSUTISM, AND CONVULSIONS; DILANTIN INTOXICATION WITHOUT DILANTIN.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1965, Volume: 67

    Topics: Ataxia; Brain Diseases; Child; Chlorpheniramine; Diagnosis, Differential; Diencephalon; Drug Therapy

1965
Phenobarbital vs. phenytoin for grand mal epilepsy.
    American family physician, 1980, Volume: 22, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Age Factors; Anticonvulsants; Child; Child, Preschool; Drug Administration Schedule; Epi

1980
Lack of a gonadal or adrenal androgenic mechanism for the hypertrichosis produced by diazoxide, phenytoin and minoxidil.
    Biochemical pharmacology, 1982, May-15, Volume: 31, Issue:10

    Topics: Adrenal Glands; Androgens; Animals; Diazoxide; Hypertrichosis; In Vitro Techniques; Male; Minoxidil;

1982
A defect in fibroblasts from an unidentified syndrome with gingival hyperplasia as the predominant feature.
    Journal of periodontal research, 1986, Volume: 21, Issue:4

    Topics: Cell Division; Cells, Cultured; Child, Preschool; Female; Fibroblasts; Gingival Hyperplasia; Humans;

1986
Hirsutism in adolescent girls.
    Pediatric clinics of North America, 1972, Volume: 19, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenocortical Hyperfunction; Cobalt; Cortisone; Cushing Syndrome; Dexamethasone; Diazox

1972
Serum testosterone levels in hirsute women: a comparison of adrenal, ovarian and peripheral vein values.
    Obstetrics and gynecology, 1973, Volume: 41, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenal Gland Diseases; Adrenal Glands; Adrenocortical Hyperfunction; Adult; Diabetes Complications;

1973
Treatment of grand mal epilepsy: phenobarbital versus diphenylhydantoin sodium.
    Clinical pediatrics, 1968, Volume: 7, Issue:8

    Topics: Adolescent; Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic; Female; Gingival Hyperplasia; Humans; Hypertrichosis; Infant; Ph

1968