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April 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 5-month-old Japanese infant with biotin deficiency, where daily oral biotin supplementation led to significant improvements in skin conditions and hair growth.
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January 2016 in “Pediatrics international” In this study, researchers found that many infant formulas in Japan lack sufficient biotin, putting infants at risk of developing nutritional biotin deficiency.
August 2021 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” This case report describes an 11-month-old infant with Biotinidase deficiency who exhibited multifocal seizures, neuroregression, alopecia, and skin issues, highlighting prompt diagnosis and the dramatic clinical response to biotin treatment.
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September 2011 in “BMJ Case Reports” This case report describes a 2-month-old male with biotinidase deficiency whose seizures and skin symptoms improved dramatically with oral biotin supplementation.
January 2018 in “Journal of Diabetic Association Medical College.” This case study reports a two and a half-month-old with biotinidase deficiency who showed rapid seizure improvement with biotin treatment after presenting with convulsions and neurological symptoms.
