January 2023 in “Dermatologìâ ta venerologìâ” Biotin tablets and shampoo effectively stop hair loss and restore hair function in women.
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September 2011 in “BMJ Case Reports” Quick diagnosis and biotin treatment can dramatically improve biotinidase deficiency symptoms.
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January 1989 in “PubMed” Biotin improved fur and skin conditions in most dogs.
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June 1991 in “Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease” Selenium deficiency caused symptoms in a child, which improved with selenium supplements.
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September 1981 in “Zentralblatt für Veterinärmedizin Reihe A” Biotin deficiency in pigs causes hair loss, skin issues, and weak claws.
May 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Biotin may help hair and nails grow.
10 citations
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September 2013 in “Nutrition” The ketogenic diet can worsen biotin deficiency, suggesting a need for biotin supplements.
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.
72 citations
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October 1988 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Biotin treatment improves symptoms of biotinidase deficiency, but some neurological damage may be permanent.
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.
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.
September 1941 in “The Science News-Letter” 4 citations
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March 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Minoxidil increases nail growth more than biotin.
June 2012 in “한국생활과학회지 = Korean journal of human ecology” The supplement reduced hair loss and increased hair thickness without side effects.
October 2019 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Minoxidil is more effective than biotin for increasing nail growth rate.
May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Biotin may help with hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of microbial & biochemical technology” Biotin helps regulate proteins in the blood, which may explain its role in hair growth.
1 citations
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January 2008 in “Aesthetic dermatology”
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January 1997 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Biotin deficiency causes severe hair loss and weight reduction in germ-free mice.
September 2025 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry” Valproic acid treatment may cause hair loss due to reduced biotinidase activity.
November 2024 in “PubMed” The supplement improved hair density and was safe to use.
3 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Special supplements with collagen, vitamins, and minerals can help treat hair loss.
1 citations
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January 1999 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” Biotin helps maintain hair follicle growth by affecting cell death and survival signals.
May 2021 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” TrichovitalsTM improved skin, hair, and nail health in adults after 12 weeks.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “JAAD international” Taking a daily multivitamin may be enough to promote hair growth in people with alopecia.
184 citations
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August 1983 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics” Biotinidase deficiency has various symptoms and can be treated with biotin supplements.
89 citations
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January 2020 in “PubMed” Early detection and biotin treatment improve outcomes for biotinidase deficiency.
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.
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November 1961 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition”
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Vitamin B supplements may reverse grey hair.