research Response to: “Rethinking biotin therapy for hair, nail, and skin disorders”
The authors agree that biotin may help certain hair disorders but lacks evidence for use in healthy people and call for more research.
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research Effects of a Combination of Arginine Silicate Inositol Complex and a Novel Form of Biotin on Hair and Nail Growth in a Rodent Model
The combination of Arginine Silicate Inositol Complex and a new form of Biotin improved hair and nail growth in rats.
research Biotin Deficiency in a Patient with Short Bowel Syndrome during Home Parenteral Nutrition
Biotin supplements restored hair and resolved symptoms in a woman with biotin deficiency.
research Nutritional Significance of Inositol and Biotin for the Pig
Biotin and inositol are crucial for pig health and growth.
research TBG096 stimulates hair regeneration through IGF-1R-mediated angiogenesis
research Molecular elements of the regulatory control of keratin filament modulator AHF/trichohyalin in the hair follicle
The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
research The detection of apoptosis and bcl2 in isolated secondary mohair follicles (growing and quiescent), cultured in vitro in the presence or absence of biotin
Biotin helps maintain hair follicle growth by affecting cell death and survival signals.
research Serine-rich ultra high sulfur protein gene expression in murine hair and skin during the hair cycle
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 Biotin: A friend or foe in hair loss
Biotin doesn't help hair growth in healthy people and can cause health risks if overused.
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 Cystine-thiamin-containing hair-growth formulation modulates the response to UV radiation in an in vitro model for growth-limiting conditions of human keratinocytes
A hair-growth formula with cystine and thiamin helps protect skin cells against UV damage and improves their growth.
research Isolation and characterization of genomic clones of human sequences presumably coding for hair cysteine-rich proteins
A new protein linked to hair strength was identified, aiding in understanding brittle hair conditions.
research The Fate of Trichohyalin
Trichohyalin is modified by enzymes to form strong structures in hair cells.
research Evaluation of biophysical skin parameters and hair changes in patients with acne vulgaris treated with isotretinoin, and the effect of biotin use on these parameters
Biotin supplementation during isotretinoin treatment for acne may help maintain skin hydration and improve hair growth.
research Abstract #1182315: Biotin and thyroid function test
High-dose biotin can cause false thyroid test results; stop taking biotin two days before testing to avoid errors.
research Trichohyalin: A structural protein of hair, tongue, nail, and epidermis
research Quantification of biotin in plasma samples by column switching liquid chromatography – tandem mass spectrometry
The document describes a way to measure biotin in blood to prevent wrong test results in hormone level testing.
research Thymic Peptides Differentially Modulate Human Hair Follicle Growth
Some thymic peptides can increase human hair growth, while others may inhibit it.
research [Effect of biotin on hair roots and sebum excretion in females with diffuse alopecia].
research Possible biotin deficiency in adults receiving long-term total parenteral nutrition
Biotin deficiency can cause hair loss in adults on long-term TPN, but supplementation helps regrow hair.
research The Clinical Evaluation of Serum WS Biotin, a Novel Encapsulated Form of D‐Biotin With Improved Water Solubility, for Anti‐Hair Shedding Applications. A Prospective Single‐Arm, Nonrandomized, Pretest−Posttest Study
Serum WS Biotin significantly reduces hair shedding and improves hair thickness.
research The effect of Biotin and Bepanthene on hair loss in patients with androgenetic alopecia
research The Handbook of School Health
Early diagnosis and treatment with biotin are crucial for preventing severe outcomes in certain conditions.
research Biotin for Hair Loss: Teasing Out the Evidence.
Biotin does not significantly help with hair growth.
research [Trichothiodystrophy: a morphological and biochemical study].
Trichothiodystrophy involves brittle hair due to low sulfur amino acids, not a transport defect.
research PMON224 Newly Observed Interference of Oral Biotin with the Free Testosterone Assay? In a Woman with Postmenopausal Virilization.
Taking biotin can lead to incorrect low results in free testosterone tests.
research Ocular aspects in biotinidase deficiency Clinical and genetic original studies
Early diagnosis and treatment of biotinidase deficiency are crucial to prevent vision problems.
research The topical penta-peptide Gly-Pro-Ile-Gly-Ser increases the proportion of thick hair in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia
GPIGS peptide increases thick hair growth in balding Japanese men.
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.