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October 2016 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The Swedish neonatal screening program effectively detects PKU, galactosaemia, and biotinidase deficiency with low false positives.
55 citations
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December 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Two enzyme defects in biotin metabolism cause severe skin, hair, and metabolic issues.
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April 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Biotin supplements improved skin and hair in a biotin-deficient infant on amino acid formula.
29 citations
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July 1996 in “Acta Paediatrica” Biotin should be added to Japanese amino acid formula to prevent deficiency.
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December 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Two genetic disorders affect biotin metabolism, causing severe skin, hair, and metabolic issues.
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March 1992 in “PubMed” Malnutrition causes skin changes due to nutrient deficiencies.
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July 1983 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biotin supplements can effectively treat hair loss and skin issues in certain enzyme deficiencies.
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July 1979 in “Lancet” Biotin treatment can significantly improve hair loss and motor functions in certain metabolic disorders.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking biotin supplements can be risky and often lacks evidence of effectiveness for skin, hair, and nail issues.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.
January 1999 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” Biotin deficiency may harm hair follicle health and growth in Angora goats.
3 citations
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January 1966 in “PubMed” September 1989 in “Neuroscience letters” People need different amounts of biotin based on age, and not getting enough can cause health problems.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Most people using biotin don't see skin improvements, and it may affect lab tests, so doctors shouldn't suggest it without confirming a deficiency.
Taking too much biotin can mess up blood test results, which might lead to wrong diagnoses and treatments.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biotin treatment for hair, nail, and skin disorders has weak evidence and should not be recommended unless new research shows clear benefits.
September 2022 in “Farmacja Polska” Biotin is important for health, but taking extra usually doesn't help unless you're deficient.
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October 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” WS Biotin, a new form of D-Biotin, improves water solubility and shows potential for hair and skin care without being toxic at low levels.
February 1994 in “Neuroscience letters” People need different amounts of biotin based on age and it's important for health, with many foods providing enough.
January 2021 in “Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation” The document describes a way to measure biotin in blood to prevent wrong test results in hormone level testing.
September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports” Biotin can interfere with lab tests, causing misdiagnosis.
26 citations
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May 1984 in “Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition” Biotin supplements restored hair and resolved symptoms in a woman with biotin deficiency.
5 citations
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October 2019 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” Biotin supplements can improve certain skin disorders and hair loss when a deficiency is present.
2 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Biotin deficiency causes severe hair loss and weight reduction in germ-free mice.
50 citations
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May 1985 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” Biotin deficiency in patients on total parenteral nutrition can cause serious symptoms but can be treated with biotin supplements.
September 2024 in “Cosmoderma” Biotin doesn't help hair growth in healthy people and can cause health risks if overused.
September 2024 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Biotin effectively treats hair loss, skin, and nail issues without overdose risk.