Reply to: Response to 'Rethinking Biotin Therapy for Hair, Nail, and Skin Disorders'

    Shari R. Lipner
    Studysummary This review discusses the evidence for biotin supplementation in treating hair loss, concluding that its benefits are poorly supported by data and advising against routine use without more compelling future trials.
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    Research cited in this study 5

    1. Response to: Rethinking Biotin Therapy for Hair, Nail, and Skin Disorders Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
    2. Rethinking Biotin Therapy for Hair, Nail, and Skin Disorders Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
    3. The Influence of Valproic Acid and Carbamazepine Treatment on Serum Biotin and Zinc Levels and on Biotinidase Activity Journal of child neurology · 2011
    4. Low Serum Biotinidase Activity in Children with Valproic Acid Monotherapy Epilepsia · 2001
    5. Possible Involvement of Partial Biotinidase Deficiency in Alopecia Areata Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 1996

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