 13 citations
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  August 2020   in “Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques”
           13 citations
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  August 2020   in “Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques”    Biotin supplements are generally ineffective in preventing hair loss after sleeve gastrectomy.  
      78 citations
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  January 2017   in “Skin appendage disorders”
           78 citations
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  January 2017   in “Skin appendage disorders”    Biotin supplements may improve hair and nail growth in people with certain deficiencies or conditions, but there's not enough evidence to recommend it for healthy individuals.  
      71 citations
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  January 2016   in “International Journal of Trichology”
           71 citations
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  January 2016   in “International Journal of Trichology”    Biotin deficiency is not a major cause of hair loss in women, so biotin supplements are not likely to be an effective hair loss treatment.  
      57 citations
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  February 2018   in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
           57 citations
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  February 2018   in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”    Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.  
               55 citations
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  July 1983   in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”    Biotin supplements can effectively treat hair loss and skin issues in certain enzyme deficiencies.