research Inborn Errors of Biotin Metabolism
This review discusses two genetic disorders affecting biotin metabolism, each resulting in distinctive skin and hair manifestations, and outlines the associated serious metabolic complications.
Search
forResearch
5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Inborn errors of biotin metabolism
This study highlights two newly discovered metabolic disorders of biotin, showing distinct skin and hair symptoms and severe complications like acidosis and ketosis.
research Biotin deficiency complicating parenteral alimentation: Diagnosis, metabolic repercussions, and treatment
This study reported successful treatment of biotin deficiency in three patients receiving total parenteral nutrition, suggesting current biotin supplementation recommendations may be inadequate to maintain normal biotin status.
research BIOTIN-RESPONSIVE ALOPECIA AND DEVELOPMENTAL REGRESSION
This case report describes a 10-month-old boy with dermatitis, alopecia, and hypotonia who showed dramatic improvement with oral biotin, suggesting a possible defect in biotin absorption or transport.
research Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency in an Infant Presenting With Severe Metabolic Acidosis and Sepsis‐Like Features: A Case Report and Literature Review
This case report describes a 4-month-old child with symptoms suggesting multiple carboxylase deficiency, which responded well to biotin therapy, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious health issues in infants with similar unexplained metabolic acidosis and symptoms.
Community Join
5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Biotin/saw palmetto/pumpkin seed supplements and body fat
The conversation discusses concerns about weight gain potentially linked to biotin, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed supplements, with users generally doubting the supplements are the cause. One user stopped taking saw palmetto due to side effects but did not notice improved results.
community Dear Dut users,have you noticed any metabolic changes with use of the drug?
Dutasteride users have mixed results in hair loss treatment, with some experiencing improvements and others worsening. Some report metabolic changes like weight gain or diabetes, while others have no significant side effects.
community 10month fin/min - micro-needling and rosemary biotin & more
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment routine involving daily minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, rosemary oil, and biotin supplements. The user shares personal experiences, noting no side effects from finasteride and emphasizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing hair loss.
community 10.5 months. Oral propecia, topical minoxidil (once daily) derma roller. And for the last two (2) months, I've been doing the bald showers after leg workouts... Biotin and Omega 3 age 35. Loses a lot of hair a day, over 150
A user shared their 10.5-month progress using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, a derma roller, biotin, and Omega 3, despite losing over 150 hairs daily. They also mentioned starting "bald showers" after leg workouts for the last two months.
community Anyone have experience with natural DHT blockers?
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto extract for hair loss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.
Learn
6 / 801 results- Biotin, Biotinyl-GHK, biotinoyl-tripeptide-1… are they not the same? Biotin, Biotinyl-GHK, and Biotinoyl-Tripeptide-1 are different compounds with distinct functions.
- Biotin: the darling of hair products. Biotin may support hair health, but its effectiveness varies and is often overstated.
- 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.
- Can folic acid be combined with other treatments like minoxidil or biotin for better results? There is no published controlled trial of folic acid combined with minoxidil and biotin, so no synergy has been demonstrated; the vitamins have documented value only for correcting a diagnosed deficiency, and high doses of each carry known cautions.
- Can pumpkin seed oil be safely combined with other hair growth ingredients like minoxidil or biotin? Yes, pumpkin seed oil can be safely combined with minoxidil and biotin.
learn Biotin
supplement to help with hair texture and quality
learn biotinyl
learn Biotinyl-GHK
learn Biotinoyl tripeptide 1
learn Folic acid
learn Pumpkin seed oil
Clinics
1 / 12 results
Experts
— no results