research Letter from the editor: First do no harm: Biotin for hair and nails
Taking biotin supplements for hair and nails may not be helpful and could cause harm.
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research Intestinal Dysbiosis and Biotin Deprivation Induce Alopecia through Overgrowth of Lactobacillus murinus in Mice
An imbalanced gut and lack of biotin can cause hair loss in mice.
research Evidence Review: Natural Hair Supplements: Biotin and Collagen
Biotin and collagen may help improve hair health.
research The effects of biotin supplementation on serum and liver tissue biotinidase enzyme activity and alopecia in rats which were administrated to valproic acid
Biotin supplements increased biotin levels but did not significantly prevent hair loss in rats on valproic acid.
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 Effect of Primary Biotin Deficiency on the Skin of Germ-Free and Conventional Mice Fed a Purified Biotin-Deficient Diet without Supplementation with Egg White.
Biotin deficiency causes severe hair loss and weight reduction in germ-free mice.
research Response to Falotico et al’s “Biotin beware: Perils of biotin supplementation”
The authors agree they didn't discuss the risks of too much micronutrients and value the focus on biotin deficiency signs and treatment effectiveness.
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 A Rare Presentation of Biotinidase Deficiency Mimicking Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in a Toddler
Biotinidase deficiency can mimic other conditions, making early diagnosis and treatment crucial to prevent lasting issues.
research The effect of Biotin and Bepanthene on hair loss in patients with androgenetic alopecia
research Proliferation and differentiation of cultured human follicular keratinocytes are not influenced by biotin
research Acrodermatitis enteropathica‐like skin eruption with neonatal seizures in a child with biotinidase deficiency
Early diagnosis and biotin treatment are crucial for infants with biotinidase deficiency to prevent severe complications.
research How Biotin Induces Misleading Results in Thyroid Bioassays: Case Series
Taking biotin supplements can cause incorrect thyroid test results, leading to wrong diagnoses.
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 Promotion of hair growth by newly synthesized ceramide mimetic compound
A new compound, BOI, can help hair grow by changing hair cycle phases and increasing certain cell contents.
research Clinical, biochemical and mutational findings in biotinidase deficiency among Malaysian population
Some children in Malaysia with symptoms have either profound or partial biotinidase deficiency, and early testing and treatment are important.
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 Alopecia in Rats Fed Certain Soybean Oil Meal Rations.
Rats fed soybean oil meal lost hair, but adding inositol, biotin, cystine, or methionine to their diet prevented this and improved growth.
research THE COMPARISON OF THE BIOPHYSICAL SKIN PARAMETERS AND HAIR GROWTH IN THE PATIENTS WITH ACNE TREATED WITH ISOTRETINOIN AND BIOTIN OR ONLY ISOTRETINOIN TREATMENT
research Characterization of Plant-Based Biotin from SesZenBioTM and In silico Studies to Prove Its Potential in Hair Care
Plant-based biotin from SesZenBioTM could be twice as effective as synthetic biotin for hair care.
research Biotin Is Required for the Zinc Homeostasis in the Skin
Biotin is important for keeping zinc levels balanced in the skin and its lack can cause hair loss.
research Efficacy of intramuscular injections of biotin and dexpanthenol in the treatment of diffuse hair loss: A randomized, double‐blind controlled study comparing two brands
Both brands of biotin and dexpanthenol injections improved hair loss, with Bayer also increasing the ratio of thick to thin hairs.
research Evaluation of serum level of biotin and effect of biotin replacement therapy in patients with telegon effluvium
Biotin supplements significantly improve hair loss in people with telegon effluvium who lack biotin.
research Literature Review: Biotin and Hair Loss: Valuable or Just “In Vogue”?
Biotin is popular for hair loss, but there's little scientific proof it works.
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 Low Serum Biotinidase Activity in Children with Valproic Acid Monotherapy
Children taking higher doses of valproic acid had lower biotinidase activity, which may lead to biotin deficiency, but biotin supplements could help.
research Serum and liver tissue biotinidase enzyme activity in rats which were administrated to valproic acid
Valproic acid may cause hair loss by reducing biotinidase enzyme activity in rats.
research Biotin Deficiency in Telogen Effluvium: Fact or Fiction?
Biotin deficiency is not a major cause of Telogen Effluvium hair loss.
research Clinical evaluation of a plant-based supplement on hair, skin, nail health, and psychological well-being: A 90-day observational study
The plant-based supplement improved hair, skin, and nail health and boosted well-being without side effects.