research Rethinking biotin therapy for hair, nail, and skin disorders
Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.
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research Hair cosmetic alterations
The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
research A case of androgenetic alopecia treated with valproic acid
Valproic acid helped hair growth in alopecia patient; more research needed.
research JAAD Grand Rounds quiz∗
The document explains the diagnosis and characteristics of woolly hair nevus and alopecia neoplastica.
research A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss
Biotin supplements may improve hair and nail growth in people with certain deficiencies or conditions, but there's not enough evidence to recommend it for healthy individuals.
research Topical valproic acid increases the hair count in male patients with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized, comparative, clinical feasibility study using phototrichogram analysis
Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
research Differential diagnosis of hair loss in children. Differentialdiagnose des Haarausfalls bei Kindern
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with hair loss to prevent permanent damage, although not all conditions can be effectively treated.
research Serum biotin and zinc in male androgenetic alopecia
Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
research Hair Supplements
Some supplements may help with hair loss, but there's not enough strong evidence to recommend them without doctor advice.
research Topical Valproate Solution for Hair Growth
Topical valproate can effectively promote hair growth.
research Efecto Inmunohistoquímico de la Vitamina E y el Ácido Valproico en el Desarrollo de Epidermis y Folículos Pilosos
Vitamin E can reduce the negative effects of valproic acid on hair and skin development.
research Effects of Biotin - rich Functional Food (Whalgichan) on Hair Growth and Biological Stimulation in Rat and Human
Whalgichan improved hair growth, reduced hair loss, and enhanced cholesterol and lipid metabolism without side effects.
research Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy
A rare genetic disease causes sparse hair and early blindness due to a gene mutation.
research [Adverse effects of valproic acid in epileptic infants and adolescents].
Valproic acid can cause mild side effects like anorexia and hair loss in some epileptic patients.
research The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its Rising Popularity? A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Efficacy versus Social Popularity.
Biotin supplements for hair improvement are popular without scientific proof of effectiveness.
research Biotin Alone or a Science-Driven Nutraceutical Multi-Targeted Approach?
The conclusion suggests using a science-based, multi-targeted treatment for hair loss instead of just biotin.
research Serum biotin levels in women complaining of hair loss
Biotin deficiency is not a major cause of hair loss in women, so biotin supplements are not likely to be an effective hair loss treatment.
research The Hair Cycle and Its Relation to Nutrition
research Nutritional Disorders of the Hair and Their Management
research Ernährungsstörungen des Haares und deren Management
research Transport of Biotin in Human Keratinocytes
Human skin cells have a high-affinity system for biotin transport, crucial for skin health.
research Biotinidase deficiency: a survey of 10 cases.
Biotin treatment improves symptoms of biotinidase deficiency, but some neurological damage may be permanent.
research Late presentation of biotinidase deficiency with acute visual loss and gait disturbance
Biotinidase deficiency can cause vision and walking problems in children and can improve with biotin treatment.
research Biotinidase deficiency – clinching the diagnosis rapidly can make all the difference!
Quick diagnosis and biotin treatment can dramatically improve biotinidase deficiency symptoms.
research Newborn screening for biotinidase deficiency: pilot study and follow-up of identified cases
Newborn screening for biotinidase deficiency is effective in preventing severe complications.
research Acrodermatitis enteropathica‐like skin eruption with neonatal seizures in a child with biotinidase deficiency
Early diagnosis and biotin treatment are crucial for infants with biotinidase deficiency to prevent severe complications.
research Biotinidase Deficiency Accompanying Hair Changes and Periorificial Lesions: A Case Report
Biotin treatment improved hair and skin issues in a child with biotinidase deficiency.
research Biotinidase Enzyme Deficiency ( Case Report )
A rare biotin deficiency in an Iraqi family caused severe symptoms but was successfully treated with lifelong biotin.
research Biotinidase Deficiency and Seizures
Biotinidase deficiency can cause symptoms like sleepiness, hair loss, and seizures.
research Ocular aspects in biotinidase deficiency Clinical and genetic original studies
Early diagnosis and treatment of biotinidase deficiency are crucial to prevent vision problems.