55 citations
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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.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib improved nail condition and hair regrowth in a patient with alopecia and nail abnormalities.
March 2026 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Biotinoyl tripeptide-1 nanoparticles protect hair from heat damage.
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.
May 2026 in “Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine” Biotinoyl tripeptide-1 nanoparticles effectively protect hair from heat damage.
12 citations
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January 1987 in “Ophthalmic Paediatrics and Genetics” Early diagnosis and treatment of biotinidase deficiency are crucial to prevent vision problems.
February 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” NMN could potentially treat hair loss by reducing oxidative stress and improving cell health.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Vitamin B12 may promote hair growth by affecting certain cell processes.
3 citations
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January 1966 in “PubMed” 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.
49 citations
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April 2007 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Biotin improved hair appearance in uncombable hair syndrome but didn't change hair structure.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Biological Trace Element Research” The combination of Arginine Silicate Inositol Complex and a new form of Biotin improved hair and nail growth in rats.
31 citations
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December 1997 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” Biotinidase deficiency can cause vision and walking problems in children and can improve with biotin treatment.
8 citations
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September 1981 in “Zentralblatt für Veterinärmedizin Reihe A” Biotin deficiency in pigs causes hair loss, skin issues, and weak claws.
April 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking biotin supplements for hair and nails may not be helpful and could cause harm.
January 2026 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” 8 citations
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December 2019 in “Molecular genetics and metabolism reports” Some children in Malaysia with symptoms have either profound or partial biotinidase deficiency, and early testing and treatment are important.
1 citations
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September 1996 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Biotin supplements may help hair regrowth in some alopecia areata patients.
43 citations
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October 1955 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” Germ-free rats need biotin for growth and have different vitamin metabolism compared to regular rats.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Minoxidil increases nail growth more than biotin.
Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.
November 2025 in “Journal of Saidu Medical College Swat” Biotinidase deficiency can mimic other conditions, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial to prevent lasting issues.
19 citations
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April 2016 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Nilotinib can cause keratosis pilaris, a skin condition.
1 citations
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July 2012 in “EFSA Journal” The combination of certain vitamins and pumpkin seed oil has not been proven to maintain normal hair.
6 citations
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September 1996 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Biotin supplements may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients with low biotinidase activity.
78 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” 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.
July 2023 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” Biotin and collagen may help improve hair health.
October 2019 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Minoxidil is more effective than biotin for increasing nail growth rate.
Biotin does not significantly help with hair growth.