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valproic acid and Facial Hemiatrophy

valproic acid has been researched along with Facial Hemiatrophy in 1 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.

Facial Hemiatrophy: A syndrome characterized by slowly progressive unilateral atrophy of facial subcutaneous fat, muscle tissue, skin, cartilage, and bone. The condition typically progresses over a period of 2-10 years and then stabilizes.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Slimani, S1
Hounas, F1
Ladjouze-Rezig, A1

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Facial Hemiatrophy

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