Possible Biotin Deficiency in Adults Receiving Long-Term Total Parenteral Nutrition

    SM Innis, DB Allardyce
    Studysummary In this study, two patients with long-term total parenteral nutrition and no biotin intake experienced hair regrowth after biotin supplementation, suggesting biotin deficiency can lead to alopecia.
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