166 citations
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November 2008 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism”
This review discusses biotin and biotinidase deficiencies, their symptoms, and methods of medical management, without presenting new clinical findings.
50 citations
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May 1985 in “The journal of pediatrics/The Journal of pediatrics”
This study reported successful treatment of biotindeficiency in three patients receiving total parenteral nutrition, suggesting current biotin supplementation recommendations may be inadequate to maintain normal biotin status.
43 citations
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April 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology”
This case report describes a 5-month-old Japanese infant with biotindeficiency, where daily oral biotin supplementation led to significant improvements in skin conditions and hair growth.
This study found that an 11-month-old Japanese infant developed biotindeficiency while on a Japanese amino acid formula without biotin, which was resolved with biotin supplementation.
26 citations
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May 1984 in “Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition”
In this study, a 54-year-old woman with short bowel syndrome developed biotindeficiency and associated symptoms while on home parenteral nutrition lacking biotin, which improved significantly after supplementation.
The user treated androgenic alopecia with topical minoxidil, finasteride, vitamin D, and biotin, while also using ketoconazole shampoo for dandruff. They focus on weight training and take daily vitamin D tablets.
Male pattern baldness and diffuse thinning can both be forms of androgenetic alopecia (AGA), and it's important to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis. Treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and biotin are discussed, but their effectiveness varies, and side effects are a concern.
The user is using dutasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for hair loss and has noticed improved hair quality but with frizz after 40 days. Others suggest waiting 6 months to 2 years for results and addressing potential nutrient deficiencies.
The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin D3, and microneedling, despite initial shedding. Vitamin D3 deficiency caused hair loss and insomnia.
The user has been using oral minoxidil (5mg), finasteride (1mg), and biotin for 4 months with minimal progress in hair regrowth. Other users suggest patience, considering alternative treatments, and note that biotin may not significantly contribute unless there's a deficiency.
How much biotin is too much biotin?The NIH Adequate Intake for adults is 30 mcg of biotin a day, and supplements often contain hundreds of times that; no toxic dose has been identified, but the FDA warns that high-dose biotin can distort blood tests including troponin, so tell your doctor and the lab before any test.