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Biotin is important for metabolism, with specific daily intake recommendations, and deficiency can cause health problems.
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People need different amounts of biotin based on age, and not getting enough can cause health problems.
research Clinical Q&A
Hair loss after bariatric surgery can be reduced by staying hydrated, eating enough protein, taking vitamins, managing stress, and possibly using biotin.
research Nutritional factors and hair loss
Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
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.
research Hair Loss After Sleeve Gastrectomy and Effect of Biotin Supplements
Biotin supplements are generally ineffective in preventing hair loss after sleeve gastrectomy.
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.
research A study on the efficacy of microneedling with minoxidil solution versus microneedling with hair multivitamin solution for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Microneedling helps hair growth, with hair multivitamins showing slightly better results than minoxidil.
research Biotin
Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.
research Low level of maternal biotin intake changes the expression of biotin transporter in dams and fetuses in mice
Low biotin intake during pregnancy can affect biotin transport in mothers and fetuses.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Dr. SKS Hair Booster Serum (a Cocktail of Micronutrients and Multivitamins) in Adult Males and Females With Androgenetic Alopecia: An Open-Label, Non-randomized, Prospective Study
Dr. SKS Hair Booster Serum is safe and effective for reducing hair fall and promoting hair growth.
research Untangling the Link Between Gastroparesis, Micronutrient Deficiency, and Hair Loss
Gastroparesis may cause hair loss due to micronutrient deficiencies, and multivitamins might help.
research Hair loss and herbs for treatment
Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.
research Common hair changes after bariatric surgery: A review
Bariatric surgery often causes temporary hair loss due to stress and nutrient deficiencies.
research Biotin - facts and hopes
Biotin is important for health, but taking extra usually doesn't help unless you're deficient.
research Use of Vitamins and Minerals in the Treatment of Hair Loss: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Dermatologists in Saudi Arabia
Many dermatologists in Saudi Arabia recommend vitamins and minerals for hair loss, often based on personal experience rather than strong evidence.
research Biotin beware: Perils of biotin supplementation: Response to: “The epidemiology, impact, and diagnosis of micronutrient nutritional dermatoses. Part 2: B-complex vitamins”
Taking biotin supplements can be risky and often lacks evidence of effectiveness for skin, hair, and nail issues.
research Biotin and biotinidase deficiency
Biotin and biotinidase are essential to prevent health issues, and deficiencies require lifelong supplementation.
research Transport of Biotin in Human Keratinocytes
Human skin cells have a high-affinity system for biotin transport, crucial for skin health.
research Hair Loss in Patients with Gastroparesis: A Sign of Nutritional Deficiency in Gastroparesis?
Hair loss in gastroparesis patients may signal nutritional deficiencies and can improve with multivitamins.
research Systematic review of mesotherapy: a novel avenue for the treatment of hair loss
Mesotherapy might improve hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
research Comparison of Healthy and Dandruff Scalp Microbiome Reveals the Role of Commensals in Scalp Health
Certain bacteria and fungi are linked to healthy scalps and dandruff, suggesting that the scalp's microbial balance affects its health.
research Association of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery on Hair Health
Obesity and bariatric surgery can cause hair thinning and temporary hair loss due to nutritional deficiencies and stress.
research Phenotypic variation in biotinidase deficiency
Biotinidase deficiency has various symptoms and can be treated with biotin supplements.
research Telogen effluvium: a review
Telogen Effluvium is a common hair loss condition, particularly in women, with no specific FDA-approved treatment, and recovery can take up to 18 months.
research Efficacy of Dr. SKS Hair Booster Serum in the Treatment of Female Pattern Alopecia in Patients With PCOS: An Open-Label, Non-randomized, Prospective Study
Dr. SKS Hair Booster Serum effectively treats hair loss in women with PCOS.
research Formulation and Evaluation of Polyherbal Hair Oil Containing Vitamin B7
The polyherbal hair oil with Vitamin B7 may increase hair growth, reduce hair loss, and protect against dandruff.
research Loose Anagen Syndrome: A Retrospective Chart Review of 37 Cases
Loose Anagen Syndrome is more common in females and may be inherited, often confused with other hair disorders, and lacks evidence for biotin treatment effectiveness.
research Uso de vitaminas e minerais no eflúvio telógeno: uma revisão
Vitamins and minerals don't significantly affect hair loss treatment in patients with telogen effluvium.
research Knowledge, attitude, and practice of primary health physicians in Saudi Arabia in prescribing vitamins and minerals as treatment for hair loss
Primary health physicians in Saudi Arabia need better guidelines for treating hair loss with vitamins and minerals.