The Effectiveness of Biotin in Therapy for Alopecia of Various Origins, and Pathologies of the Skin and Nails

    September 2024 in “ Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council ”
    I. Yu. Torshin, О. А. Громова
    Studysummary This source reports that biotin, a water-soluble vitamin B7, may benefit skin, hair, and nail health, including various types of alopecia, without the risk of hypervitaminosis even at high doses.
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