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valproic acid and Dermatitis, Atopic

valproic acid has been researched along with Dermatitis, Atopic in 2 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.

Dermatitis, Atopic: A chronic inflammatory genetically determined disease of the skin marked by increased ability to form reagin (IgE), with increased susceptibility to allergic rhinitis and asthma, and hereditary disposition to a lowered threshold for pruritus. It is manifested by lichenification, excoriation, and crusting, mainly on the flexural surfaces of the elbow and knee. In infants it is known as infantile eczema.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"He had been treated with valproate for seizures since the age of 2 years."1.29Haematological disturbances during long-term valproate therapy. ( Brichard, B; Cornu, G; Ninane, J; Scheiff, JM; Vermylen, C, 1994)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Shin, KO1
Crumrine, DA1
Kim, S1
Lee, Y1
Kim, B1
Abuabara, K1
Park, C1
Uchida, Y1
Wakefield, JS1
Meyer, JM1
Jeong, S1
Park, BD1
Park, K1
Elias, PM1
Brichard, B1
Vermylen, C1
Scheiff, JM1
Ninane, J1
Cornu, G1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for valproic acid and Dermatitis, Atopic

ArticleYear
Phenotypic overlap between atopic dermatitis and autism.
    BMC neuroscience, 2021, 06-22, Volume: 22, Issue:1

    Topics: Animals; Anticonvulsants; Autistic Disorder; Dermatitis, Atopic; Female; Inflammation Mediators; Maz

2021
Haematological disturbances during long-term valproate therapy.
    European journal of pediatrics, 1994, Volume: 153, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Anemia, Macrocytic; Dermatitis, Atopic; Humans; Male; Seizures; Thrombocytopenia; Valpro

1994