2 citations
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August 2024 in “Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine” Biotin mega-dose therapy led to dramatic improvement in a newborn with a rare metabolic disorder.
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.
Biotin supplements don't consistently help hair growth in alopecia unless there's a deficiency.
16 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of child neurology” Valproic acid does not change biotinidase enzyme activity in children's blood.
May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Biotin may help with hair loss.
August 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The authors agree they didn't discuss the risks of too much micronutrients and value the focus on biotin deficiency signs and treatment effectiveness.
January 1999 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science” Biotin deficiency may harm hair follicle health and growth in Angora goats.
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.
September 2019 in “PubMed” The conclusion suggests using a science-based, multi-targeted treatment for hair loss instead of just biotin.
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.
2 citations
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October 2016 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The Swedish neonatal screening program effectively detects PKU, galactosaemia, and biotinidase deficiency with low false positives.
August 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Biotin supplements significantly improve hair loss in people with telegon effluvium who lack biotin.
4 citations
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December 1995 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
2 citations
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March 2020 in “PubMed” Biotin deficiency is not a major cause of Telogen Effluvium hair loss.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal dermatologìï, venerologìï, kosmetologìï” Wolvit® (biotin 5 mg) is effective and safe for treating hair loss and scalp conditions in women.
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.
10 citations
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October 2017 in “Pediatric neurology” Biotin and acetazolamide improved hair and nail growth, mental function, and reduced headaches in a child with autism.
September 2025 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry” Valproic acid treatment may cause hair loss due to reduced biotinidase activity.
21 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of child neurology” Valproic acid and carbamazepine do not change biotin or biotinidase levels but may lower zinc levels, still within normal range.
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 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.
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.
Biotin can help improve hair condition and reduce hair loss.
September 2017 in “BAUST Journal”
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Дерматологія та венерологія” Natubiotin is effective for treating different hair loss conditions when used with other therapies.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Both brands of biotin and dexpanthenol injections improved hair loss, with Bayer also increasing the ratio of thick to thin hairs.
January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Using platelet-rich plasma injections and biotin pills together significantly increases hair regrowth in men with hair loss.
8 citations
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June 1981 in “Clinica Chimica Acta”