research Alopecia Areata Universalis After Phenobarbital-Induced Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome
A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.
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research Unusual Presentation of Denys-Drash Syndrome in a Girl with Undisclosed Consumption of Biotin
A girl with Denys-Drash syndrome was misdiagnosed due to biotin affecting her hormone test results.
research Biotin
Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.
research Vitamin B-Complex and Its Relationship With the Health of Vegetarian People
Vegetarians should take B vitamin supplements to avoid health issues.
research Index
The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
research Hair Biology and Nutritional Influences
Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.
research Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in an Infant
An infant with a zinc deficiency skin disorder improved with zinc treatment.
research Biotin Is Required for Zinc Homeostasis in the Skin
Biotin is important for keeping zinc levels balanced in the skin and its lack can cause hair loss.
research Hair Microscopy: An Easy Adjunct to Diagnosis of Systemic Diseases in Children
Hair microscopy is a simple and cost-effective method to help diagnose systemic diseases in children.
research Valproic Acid Induces Hair Regeneration in Murine Model and Activates Alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Valproic Acid helps regrow hair in mice and activates a hair growth marker in human cells.
research Biotin Deficiency Complicating Parenteral Alimentation: Diagnosis, Metabolic Repercussions, and Treatment
Biotin deficiency in patients on total parenteral nutrition can cause serious symptoms but can be treated with biotin supplements.
research Micronutrients in Hair Loss
Some vitamins and minerals are important for preventing hair loss, but treating hair loss with them without a known deficiency is not proven effective.
research Sex Differences in Animal Models of Sodium Valproate-Induced Autism in Postnatal BALB/c Mice: Whole-Brain Histoarchitecture and 5-HT2A Receptor Biomarker Evidence
Male mice are more susceptible to autism-like changes from valproic acid than female mice.
research Antiseizure Medication-Induced Alopecia: A Literature Review
Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
research Two Novel BTD Mutations Causing Profound Biotinidase Deficiency in a Chinese Patient
The study found two new mutations in a Chinese patient with severe biotinidase deficiency.
research Newborn Screening for Biotinidase Deficiency: Pilot Study and Follow-Up of Identified Cases
Newborn screening for biotinidase deficiency is effective in preventing severe complications.
research Low Serum Biotinidase Activity in Children with Valproic Acid Monotherapy
Children taking higher doses of valproic acid had lower biotinidase activity, which may lead to biotin deficiency, but biotin supplements could help.
research The Effects of Biotin Supplementation on Alopecia in Rats Treated with Valproic Acid
Biotin supplements did not significantly reduce hair loss in rats on valproic acid.
research Valproate Induced Hair Loss and Curly Hair in Bipolar Disorder
Valproate can cause both hair loss and curly hair in bipolar disorder patients.
research Biotin: Overview of the Treatment of Diseases of Cutaneous Appendages and Hyperseborrhea
Biotin supplements can improve certain skin disorders and hair loss when a deficiency is present.
research Hair Loss: Who Needs Laboratory Tests?
Not all hair loss patients need lab tests; patient history and physical exams are key to deciding who does.
research Nutrition and Hair Health: The Impact of Nutritional Deficiencies
Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
research Changes in Hydrophobic Proteins in Response to Biotin Administration in Serum of Infant Patients with Alopecia as Assessed by the Protein Micro-Sequencing Method
Biotin helps regulate proteins in the blood, which may explain its role in hair growth.
research Quantification of Biotin in Plasma Samples by Column Switching Liquid Chromatography – Tandem Mass Spectrometry
The document describes a way to measure biotin in blood to prevent wrong test results in hormone level testing.
research Hair Loss in Women: Comprehensive Overview and Treatment Options
Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
research Valproic Acid Promotes Human Hair Growth in In Vitro Culture Model
Valproic acid may help hair grow and could be a safe treatment for hair loss.
research Topical Valproic Acid Increases Hair Count in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Comparative, Clinical Feasibility Study Using Phototrichogram Analysis
Valproic acid increases hair count in men with hair loss.
research Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation, Smoking, and Nutrition on Hair
Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
research Annurca Apple Polyphenols Ignite Keratin Production in Hair Follicles by Inhibiting the Pentose Phosphate Pathway and Amino Acid Oxidation
Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
research A Genomic Approach to Susceptibility and Pathogenesis Leads to Identifying Potential Novel Therapeutic Targets in Androgenetic Alopecia
Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.