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valproic acid and Alopecia Cicatrisata

valproic acid has been researched along with Alopecia Cicatrisata in 30 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We systematically reviewed studies to provide current evidence about the incidence and risk of alopecia in patients undergoing valproic acid (VPA) therapy."9.01Risk of valproic acid-related alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. ( Liu, L; Wang, H; Wang, X; Xu, D; Zhu, L, 2019)
"No statistical differences in age, hair loss duration and total hair count at baseline were found between the groups."6.79Topical valproic acid increases the hair count in male patients with androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, comparative, clinical feasibility study using phototrichogram analysis. ( Jeong, YS; Jo, SJ; Kwon, O; Paik, SH; Park, WS; Park, YW; Shin, H; Shin, HJ, 2014)
"Valproic acid (VPA) is a widely used and well-tolerable antiepileptic drug in epileptic patients."5.35The effects of biotin supplementation on serum and liver tissue biotinidase enzyme activity and alopecia in rats which were administrated to valproic acid. ( Akin, R; Arslan, M; Balamtekin, N; Kurt, I; Ozcan, O; Unay, B; Vurucu, S, 2009)
"We systematically reviewed studies to provide current evidence about the incidence and risk of alopecia in patients undergoing valproic acid (VPA) therapy."5.01Risk of valproic acid-related alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. ( Liu, L; Wang, H; Wang, X; Xu, D; Zhu, L, 2019)
"Alopecia is a common side effect in patients managed on the mood stabilizers lithium, valproate, and carbamazepine."4.79Alopecia and mood stabilizer therapy. ( DeVane, CL; Finkenbine, RD; McKinney, PA, 1996)
" VPA induced ALP in human dermal papilla cells by up-regulating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, whereas minoxidil (MNX), a drug commonly used to treat alopecia, did not significantly affect the Wnt/β-catenin pathway."3.78Valproic acid induces hair regeneration in murine model and activates alkaline phosphatase activity in human dermal papilla cells. ( Choi, KY; Kim, HJ; Kim, HY; Lee, SH; Min, do S; Park, PJ; Park, WS; Shin, SH; Yoon, J; Zahoor, M, 2012)
"No statistical differences in age, hair loss duration and total hair count at baseline were found between the groups."2.79Topical valproic acid increases the hair count in male patients with androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, comparative, clinical feasibility study using phototrichogram analysis. ( Jeong, YS; Jo, SJ; Kwon, O; Paik, SH; Park, WS; Park, YW; Shin, H; Shin, HJ, 2014)
" A review of the literature associated with our personal experience since 1976 has shown VPA to be a remarkably safe and effective antiepileptic drug in a wide range of epileptic conditions in children and adults."2.39[Tolerance to and unwanted effects of valproate sodium]. ( Despland, PA, 1994)
"Valproic acid was related to the highest risk."1.48Severe hair loss associated with psychotropic drugs in psychiatric inpatients-Data from an observational pharmacovigilance program in German-speaking countries. ( Bleich, S; Burda, K; Druschky, K; Frieling, H; Grohmann, R; Hillemacher, T; Neyazi, A; Stübner, S; Toto, S, 2018)
"Weight gain and alopecia were the most common patient-reported CSEs in this study, and weight gain was the most likely cosmetic side effect to result in dosage adjustment or medication discontinuation."1.42Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy. ( Buchsbaum, R; Chen, B; Choi, H; Detyniecki, K; Hirsch, LJ; Javed, A; Kato, K; Legge, A; Moeller, J, 2015)
"Valproic acid (VPA) is a widely used and well-tolerable antiepileptic drug in epileptic patients."1.35The effects of biotin supplementation on serum and liver tissue biotinidase enzyme activity and alopecia in rats which were administrated to valproic acid. ( Akin, R; Arslan, M; Balamtekin, N; Kurt, I; Ozcan, O; Unay, B; Vurucu, S, 2009)
"Our findings suggest that hair loss in patients can be attributed to zinc and BA depletion within the first 3 months, and to zinc depletion only by the 6th month."1.35The influence of valproic acid treatment on hair and serum zinc levels and serum biotinidase activity. ( Paksu, MS; Tasdemir, HA; Yilmaz, Y, 2009)
"Valproic acid (VPA) is an antiepileptic drug widely used and well-tolerated by most of patients."1.33Serum and liver tissue biotinidase enzyme activity in rats which were administrated to valproic acid. ( Akin, R; Demirkaya, E; Gokcay, E; Korkmazer, N; Kul, M; Unay, B; Vurucu, S, 2006)
" Twenty-three patients complained of various long-term adverse effects, while the other 17 remained symptom-free."1.27Long-term treatment with sodium valproate: monitoring of venous ammonia concentrations and adverse effects. ( Arnetoli, G; Campostrini, R; Messori, A; Paganini, M; Valenza, T; Zaccara, G; Zappoli, R, 1987)

Research

Studies (30)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (13.33)18.7374
1990's5 (16.67)18.2507
2000's6 (20.00)29.6817
2010's12 (40.00)24.3611
2020's3 (10.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Li, P1
Sun, Y1
Nie, L1
Shavandi, A1
Yunusov, KE1
Hua, Y1
Jiang, G1
Yang, G1
Chen, G1
Gu, Z1
Govindan, K1
Mandadi, GD1
Grootens, KP1
Hartong, EGTM1
Kim, D1
Garza, LA1
Agrawal, AK1
Das, S1
Druschky, K1
Bleich, S1
Grohmann, R1
Burda, K1
Frieling, H1
Hillemacher, T1
Neyazi, A1
Stübner, S1
Toto, S1
Wang, X1
Wang, H1
Xu, D1
Zhu, L1
Liu, L1
Choi, SY1
Kim, HD1
Kim, BJ1
Kim, MN1
Han, DH1
Markovic, J1
Plestic, S1
Kostic, J1
Jo, SJ1
Shin, H1
Park, YW1
Paik, SH1
Park, WS2
Jeong, YS1
Shin, HJ1
Kwon, O1
Chen, B1
Choi, H1
Hirsch, LJ1
Moeller, J1
Javed, A1
Kato, K1
Legge, A1
Buchsbaum, R1
Detyniecki, K1
Guzmán-Sánchez, D1
Asz-Sigall, D1
Watanabe, S1
Kuwabara, Y1
Suehiro, S1
Yamashita, D1
Tanaka, M1
Tanaka, A1
Ohue, S1
Araki, H1
Arslan, M1
Vurucu, S2
Balamtekin, N1
Unay, B2
Akin, R2
Kurt, I1
Ozcan, O1
Yilmaz, Y1
Tasdemir, HA1
Paksu, MS1
Lee, SH1
Yoon, J1
Shin, SH1
Zahoor, M1
Kim, HJ1
Park, PJ1
Min, do S1
Kim, HY1
Choi, KY1
Patrizi, A1
Savoia, F1
Negosanti, F1
Posar, A1
Santucci, M1
Neri, I1
Korkmazer, N1
Demirkaya, E1
Kul, M1
Gokcay, E1
Koch-Weser, J1
Browne, TR1
Herranz, JL1
Arteaga, R1
Armijo, JA1
Despland, PA1
Fatemi, SH1
Calabrese, JR1
McKinney, PA1
Finkenbine, RD1
DeVane, CL1
Khan, TA1
Sheng, H2
Mercke, YK1
Lippmann, SB1
Mercke, Y1
Khan, T1
Lippmann, S1
Zoran, DL1
Boeckh, A1
Boothe, DM1
Hassan, MN1
Laljee, HC1
Parsonage, MJ1
Uehlinger, C1
Barrelet, L1
Touabi, M1
Baumann, P1
Zaccara, G1
Campostrini, R1
Paganini, M1
Messori, A1
Valenza, T1
Arnetoli, G1
Zappoli, R1

Reviews

8 reviews available for valproic acid and Alopecia Cicatrisata

ArticleYear
Transdermal Drug Delivery for Hair Regrowth.
    Molecular pharmaceutics, 2021, 02-01, Volume: 18, Issue:2

    Topics: Acrylates; Administration, Cutaneous; Alopecia; Drug Carriers; Finasteride; Hair Follicle; Humans; J

2021
Valproic acid and alopecia: A two-edged sword.
    Asian journal of psychiatry, 2017, Volume: 29

    Topics: Alopecia; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Humans; Mice; Valproic Acid

2017
Risk of valproic acid-related alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Seizure, 2019, Volume: 69

    Topics: Alopecia; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Humans; Incidence; Prospective Studies; Valproic Acid

2019
Alopecias due to drugs and other skin and systemic disorders.
    Current problems in dermatology, 2015, Volume: 47

    Topics: Alopecia; Anticonvulsants; Antidepressive Agents; Antineoplastic Agents; Dermatologic Agents; Dermat

2015
Drug therapy: Valproic acid.
    The New England journal of medicine, 1980, Mar-20, Volume: 302, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Alopecia; Behavior; Blood Coagulation Disorders; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Chil

1980
[Tolerance to and unwanted effects of valproate sodium].
    Praxis, 1994, Oct-04, Volume: 83, Issue:40

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Alopecia; Body Weight; Child; Drug Tolerance; Humans; Mental Processes; Val

1994
Alopecia and mood stabilizer therapy.
    Annals of clinical psychiatry : official journal of the American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists, 1996, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Alopecia; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Case Management; Diethylcarbamazine; Female; Hu

1996
Hair loss in psychopharmacology.
    Annals of clinical psychiatry : official journal of the American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists, 2000, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alopecia; Antidepressive Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antipsychotic

2000

Trials

2 trials available for valproic acid and Alopecia Cicatrisata

ArticleYear
Topical valproic acid increases the hair count in male patients with androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, comparative, clinical feasibility study using phototrichogram analysis.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2014, Volume: 41, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Alopecia; Dermatologic Agents; Double-Blind Method; Feasibility Stud

2014
Drug therapy: Valproic acid.
    The New England journal of medicine, 1980, Mar-20, Volume: 302, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Alopecia; Behavior; Blood Coagulation Disorders; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Chil

1980

Other Studies

21 other studies available for valproic acid and Alopecia Cicatrisata

ArticleYear
Fabrication of carboxymethyl cellulose/hyaluronic acid/polyvinylpyrrolidone composite pastes incorporation of minoxidil-loaded ferulic acid-derived lignin nanoparticles and valproic acid for treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
    International journal of biological macromolecules, 2023, Sep-30, Volume: 249

    Topics: Alopecia; Animals; Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium; Hyaluronic Acid; Lignin; Mice; Minoxidil; Nanopart

2023
Alopecia in Breastfed Infant Possibly Due to Mother Getting Valproate.
    Indian journal of pediatrics, 2021, Volume: 88, Issue:5

    Topics: Alopecia; Breast Feeding; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Mother

2021
A Case Report of Biotin Treatment for Valproate-Induced Hair Loss.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2017, Volume: 78, Issue:7

    Topics: Alopecia; Biotin; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Valproic Acid

2017
The Negative Regulator CXXC5: Making WNT Look a Little Less Dishevelled.
    The Journal of investigative dermatology, 2017, Volume: 137, Issue:11

    Topics: Alopecia; Animals; beta Catenin; Carrier Proteins; DNA-Binding Proteins; Gene Expression Regulation;

2017
Severe hair loss associated with psychotropic drugs in psychiatric inpatients-Data from an observational pharmacovigilance program in German-speaking countries.
    European psychiatry : the journal of the Association of European Psychiatrists, 2018, Volume: 54

    Topics: Adult; Alopecia; Antidepressive Agents; Antimanic Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Austria; Bipolar Dis

2018
A case of androgenetic alopecia treated with valproic acid.
    International journal of dermatology, 2014, Volume: 53, Issue:3

    Topics: Alopecia; Anticonvulsants; Hair; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Valproic Acid

2014
Concordant response to pharmacotherapy in monozygotic twins with schizoaffective disorder.
    European review for medical and pharmacological sciences, 2013, Volume: 17, Issue:23

    Topics: Affect; Alopecia; Antipsychotic Agents; Diseases in Twins; Drug Therapy, Combination; Emotions; Huma

2013
Cosmetic side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy.
    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2015, Volume: 42

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Alopecia; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Gingival

2015
Valproic acid reduces hair loss and improves survival in patients receiving temozolomide-based radiation therapy for high-grade glioma.
    European journal of clinical pharmacology, 2017, Volume: 73, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alopecia; Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating; Brain Neoplasms; Chemor

2017
The effects of biotin supplementation on serum and liver tissue biotinidase enzyme activity and alopecia in rats which were administrated to valproic acid.
    Brain & development, 2009, Volume: 31, Issue:6

    Topics: Alopecia; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Avitaminosis; Biotin; Biotinidase; Biotinidase Deficiency; Dieta

2009
The influence of valproic acid treatment on hair and serum zinc levels and serum biotinidase activity.
    European journal of paediatric neurology : EJPN : official journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society, 2009, Volume: 13, Issue:5

    Topics: Alopecia; Anticonvulsants; Biotinidase; Child; Child, Preschool; Epilepsy; Female; Hair; Humans; Mal

2009
Valproic acid induces hair regeneration in murine model and activates alkaline phosphatase activity in human dermal papilla cells.
    PloS one, 2012, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Alkaline Phosphatase; Alopecia; Animals; beta Catenin; Cell Differentiation; Cells, Cultured; Dermis

2012
Telogen effluvium caused by magnesium valproate and lamotrigine.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 2005, Volume: 85, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Alopecia; Anticonvulsants; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Lamotrigine;

2005
Serum and liver tissue biotinidase enzyme activity in rats which were administrated to valproic acid.
    Brain & development, 2006, Volume: 28, Issue:8

    Topics: Alopecia; Analysis of Variance; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Biotinidase; Dose-Response Relationship, D

2006
Change in hair colour induced by valproic acid.
    Developmental medicine and child neurology, 1981, Volume: 23, Issue:3

    Topics: Alopecia; Child; Hair Color; Humans; Male; Valproic Acid

1981
Treatment of valproate-induced alopecia.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 1995, Volume: 29, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Alopecia; Antimanic Agents; Female; Humans; Selenium; Valproic Acid; Zinc

1995
Divalproex-induced alopecia: a case report.
    Psychiatric services (Washington, D.C.), 1999, Volume: 50, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Alopecia; Anticonvulsants; Antimanic Agents; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Female; Humans

1999
Hyperactivity and alopecia associated with ingestion of valproic acid in a cat.
    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2001, May-15, Volume: 218, Issue:10

    Topics: Alopecia; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Behavior, Animal; Cat Diseases; Cats; Hyperkinesis; Male; Valpro

2001
Sodium valproate in the treatment of resistant epilepsy.
    Acta neurologica Scandinavica, 1976, Volume: 54, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alopecia; Anticonvulsants; Body Weight; Diarrhea; Drug Interactions; Epilepsies,

1976
Alopecia and mood stabilizers: two case reports.
    European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience, 1992, Volume: 242, Issue:2-3

    Topics: Adult; Alopecia; Carbamazepine; Clorazepate Dipotassium; Depressive Disorder; Female; Fluvoxamine; H

1992
Long-term treatment with sodium valproate: monitoring of venous ammonia concentrations and adverse effects.
    Therapeutic drug monitoring, 1987, Volume: 9, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alopecia; Ammonia; Body Weight; Child; Epilepsy; Female; Gastrointestinal Disease

1987