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Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
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research Medical Management Options for Hair Loss
The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
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 Significance of Psychosomatic Factors in the Etiopathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Psychological factors play a significant role in developing alopecia areata.
research Transport of Biotin in Human Keratinocytes
Human skin cells have a high-affinity system for biotin transport, crucial for skin health.
research Ulerythema Ophryogenes With Multiple Congenital Anomalies
The skin condition Ulerythema ophryogenes did not improve with treatment in a patient with other birth defects.
research How Biotin Induces Misleading Results in Thyroid Bioassays: Case Series
Taking biotin supplements can cause incorrect thyroid test results, leading to wrong diagnoses.
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 Inborn Errors of Metabolism: Increasing Importance in Pediatric Care
Doctors need to recognize and treat metabolic disorders in children early to prevent serious health issues.
research Shortcutting the Diagnostic Odyssey: The Multidisciplinary Program for Undiagnosed Rare Diseases in Adults (UD-PrOZA)
The UD-PrOZA program successfully diagnosed 18% of adult patients with rare diseases, often using genetic testing.
research Role of Nutritional Supplements in Selected Dermatological Disorders: A Review
Some diets and supplements might help with skin disorders, but their effectiveness varies and more research is needed.
research Use of the Drug Wolvit (Biotin 5 mg) in Treatment of Diffuse Telogen Alopecia
Wolvit® (biotin 5 mg) is effective and safe for treating hair loss and scalp conditions in women.
research Biotin for Hair Loss: Teasing Out the Evidence
Biotin does not significantly help with hair growth.
research Epidemiologic Study of Gene Distribution in Romanian and Brazilian Patients with Non-Cicatricial Alopecia
The study suggests that analyzing DNA can help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: An Overview with Focus on the Genetics
Different genes cause Female Pattern Hair Loss compared to male hair loss, and treatments vary, but more research is needed to understand it fully.
research Biotinidase Enzyme Deficiency: Case Report
A rare biotin deficiency in an Iraqi family caused severe symptoms but was successfully treated with lifelong biotin.
research A Retrospective Evaluation of the Laboratory Findings of Dermatology Patients Whose Biotin Levels Were Checked
Older people tend to have higher biotin levels, which are weakly linked to certain blood components and negatively linked to triglycerides; biotin should be checked in patients with high triglycerides or medication-related skin issues, and only supplemented if deficient. Vitamin D and folate deficiencies are linked to specific skin conditions.
research Biotin: A Friend or Foe in Hair Loss
Biotin doesn't help hair growth in healthy people and can cause health risks if overused.
research Biotin Deficiency in an Infant Fed with Amino Acid Formula
Biotin supplements improved skin and hair in a biotin-deficient infant on amino acid formula.
research Biotin Deficiency in an Infant Fed with Amino Acid Formula and Hypoallergenic Rice
Biotin should be added to Japanese amino acid formula to prevent deficiency.
research The Influence of Valproic Acid and Carbamazepine Treatment on Serum Biotin and Zinc Levels and on Biotinidase Activity
Valproic acid and carbamazepine do not change biotin or biotinidase levels but may lower zinc levels, still within normal range.
research The Influence of Valproic Acid Treatment on Hair and Serum Zinc Levels and Serum Biotinidase Activity
Valproic acid treatment may cause temporary hair loss due to reduced zinc and biotinidase levels, which tend to normalize after 6 months.
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 Biotin - Facts and Hopes
Biotin is important for health, but taking extra usually doesn't help unless you're deficient.
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 Hair Loss After Sleeve Gastrectomy and Effect of Biotin Supplements
Biotin supplements are generally ineffective in preventing hair loss after sleeve gastrectomy.
research Prevalence of Nutritional Deficiencies in Hair Loss Among Indian Participants: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study
Most Indian people with hair loss in the study lacked nutrients, especially iron.
research Hair Loss with Levetiracetam in Five Patients with Epilepsy
Levetiracetam may cause hair loss, which can potentially reverse with lower doses or stopping the drug.
research Serum Biotin and Zinc in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
research Vitamins as Key Modulators in Hair Growth Dynamics
Vitamins A, B7, C, D, and E are essential for healthy hair growth and preventing damage.