Biotinidase Deficiency Accompanying Hair Changes and Periorificial Lesions: A Case Report

    November 2011 in “ Turkish Journal of Dermatology ”
    Erhan Ayhan, Abdullah Kivrak, Sema Aytekin
    Studysummary In this case report, a 6-year-old male with biotinidase deficiency experienced marked improvement in dermatological symptoms, including alopecia and periorificial lesions, following biotin treatment.
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    Research cited in this study 2

    1. Skin Signs of Nutritional Disorders PubMed · 1992
    2. Biotinidase Deficiency: A Survey of 10 Cases Archives of Disease in Childhood · 1988