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valproic acid and Dermatosclerosis

valproic acid has been researched along with Dermatosclerosis in 3 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
"Morphea, a specific type of cutaneous sclerosis, is known in the pediatric age group, but not as an adverse effect to the antiepileptic valproic acid."1.32Localized morphea: a rare adverse effect of valproic acid. ( El-Tal, Ael-K; Ferzli, GT; Kibbi, AG; Mikati, MA, 2003)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Slimani, S1
Hounas, F1
Ladjouze-Rezig, A1
Ferzli, GT1
El-Tal, Ael-K1
Kibbi, AG1
Mikati, MA1
Goihman-Yahr, M1
Leal, G1
Essenfeld-Yahr, E1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for valproic acid and Dermatosclerosis

ArticleYear
Multiple linear sclerodermas with a diffuse Parry-Romberg syndrome.
    Joint bone spine, 2009, Volume: 76, Issue:1

    Topics: Child; Facial Hemiatrophy; Female; Humans; Scleroderma, Localized; Valproic Acid

2009
Localized morphea: a rare adverse effect of valproic acid.
    Pediatric neurology, 2003, Volume: 29, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Humans; Male; Scleroderma, Localized; Valproic Acid

2003
Generalized morphea: a side effect of valproate sodium?
    Archives of dermatology, 1980, Volume: 116, Issue:6

    Topics: Child; Epilepsy, Absence; Female; Humans; Scleroderma, Localized; Valproic Acid

1980