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February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses biotin supplementation for dermatological conditions and highlights the lack of strong evidence supporting its efficacy, as well as the potential for laboratory testing interference.
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February 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review critiques the unwarranted promotion of biotin for hair and nail improvements, noting the lack of evidence for routine use and highlighting concerning trends in consumer and physician practices.
September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports” This study identified that biotin ingestion led to interference in immunoassay results, falsely indicating high testosterone and insulin levels in a 28-year-old female patient, thus complicating her clinical assessment and treatment planning until recognized and resolved.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that biotin supplementation is common among patients at a dermatology clinic despite a lack of evidence for its dermatologic benefits and potential interference with lab tests.
September 2024 in “Cosmoderma” This study highlights that the popular marketing of biotin for hair loss treatment in healthy individuals lacks scientific support, as evidenced by a review of relevant clinical trials.