6 citations
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April 2019 in “Nutrients” Biotin is important for keeping zinc levels balanced in the skin and its lack can cause hair loss.
February 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Biotin supplements significantly improved a young girl's uncombable hair.
March 2013 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Biotin may not effectively promote hair growth.
March 2023 in “JIIS (Jurnal Ilmiah Ibnu Sina): ilmu farmasi dan kesehatan” The best biotin hair tonic formula has 20% span 80, 9.47% tween 80, and 5% PEG 400.
1 citations
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January 1997 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” Biotin is important for goat skin and hair health.
2 citations
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November 1961 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” January 1998 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” Biotin supports cell growth and DNA synthesis in Angora goat hair follicles.
January 1998 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” Biotin supports cell growth and DNA synthesis in Angora goat hair follicles.
20 citations
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July 1990 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Taking cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol for hair loss can lower vitamin B12 levels in women.
October 2024 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Trichoscopy can help diagnose Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, and ferritin deficiencies without blood tests.
September 2019 in “PubMed” The conclusion suggests using a science-based, multi-targeted treatment for hair loss instead of just biotin.
7 citations
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July 2021 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” The method can measure vitamin B3 levels in human hair accurately.
11 citations
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September 2010 in “PubMed” Zinc and biotin supplements are needed after certain surgeries to prevent hair loss and other issues.
March 2024 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” People with hair loss often have lower levels of iron, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.
June 2021 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause reversible skin darkening.
April 2022 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Using both topical minoxidil and oral biotin together significantly boosts hair growth and density.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Telogen effluvium is linked to deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, and thyroid function.
101 citations
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July 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Biotin improved hair growth and combability in one child with uncombable hair syndrome.
19 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of inherited metabolic disease” Methionine restriction works better than betaine for treating CBS deficiency symptoms in mice.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques” Biotin supplements are generally ineffective in preventing hair loss after sleeve gastrectomy.
5 citations
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August 2015 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and other symptoms, which improve with B12 supplements.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause reversible hair color loss in children.
July 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” People with chronic hair loss often have lower Vitamin B12 levels.
July 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Knuckle darkening can be an early sign of vitamin B12 deficiency.
9 citations
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February 1981 in “Australian journal of biological sciences” Lambs fed a liquid diet showed abnormal wool and skin, which improved with more B-vitamins, suggesting a link to B-vitamin deficiency.
6 citations
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October 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology” Vitamin deficiencies, especially biotin and vitamin D, can cause hair loss.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Higher RBP4 levels are linked to severe alopecia areata, but genetic variant rs3758539 doesn't affect baricitinib response.
August 2024 in “Journal of the Association of Physicians of India” Adding vitamin B12 to food like salt can effectively improve vitamin levels in rural areas.
April 2024 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Using both minoxidil and biotin together increased hair growth more than using either one alone.