Figure 1. Normal ultrastructure of the surface and cuticular pattern of the hair shaft in a patient receiving valproic acid.
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Original Article
Volume 5, Number 3-4, December 2016, pages 41-43
An Analysis of Ultrastructure of the Hair of Children Treated With Valproic Acid
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Table
| Patient no. | Gender | Age (years) | VPA dose (mg/kg/day) | Blood VPA level (µg/mL) | Duration of treatment (months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male | 10 | 23 | 95.1 | 12 |
| 2 | Female | 8 | 27 | 84.1 | 24 |
| 3 | Male | 15 | 32 | 92.8 | 32 |
| 4 | Female | 17 | 28 | 102 | 18 |
| 5 | Female | 7 | 20 | 52 | 30 |
| 6 | Female | 11 | 26 | 76 | 13 |
| 7 | Female | 10 | 34 | 92.7 | 41 |
| 8 | Female | 10 | 21 | 64.3 | 15 |
| 9 | Female | 10 | 42 | 132 | 17 |
| 10 | Female | 7 | 23 | 54 | 22 |
| 11 | Female | 15 | 36 | 112 | 26 |
| 12 | Male | 13 | 32 | 106 | 18 |