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.
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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 Clinical, Biochemical, and Mutational Findings in Biotinidase Deficiency Among Malaysian Population
Some children in Malaysia with symptoms have either profound or partial biotinidase deficiency, and early testing and treatment are important.
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 Effects of a Combination of Arginine Silicate Inositol Complex and a Novel Form of Biotin on Hair and Nail Growth in a Rodent Model
The combination of Arginine Silicate Inositol Complex and a new form of Biotin improved hair and nail growth in rats.
research A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss
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.
research Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Alopecia: A Comprehensive Review
Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
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 Valproate: Its Effects on Hair
Valproate can cause hair loss and changes in hair appearance, but may help regrow hair when applied topically.
research Partial Biotinidase Deficiency: Clinical and Biochemical Features
Children with partial biotinidase deficiency are healthy at birth but may develop symptoms that improve with biotin therapy.
research Inhibition of 3-Methylcrotonyl-CoA Carboxylase Explains the Increased Excretion of 3-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid in Valproate-Treated Patients
Valproic acid treatment increases a specific acid in urine by blocking an enzyme, possibly causing skin rash and hair loss.
research Biotinidase Deficiency Characterized by Skin and Hair Findings
Biotin supplements improved skin and hair problems in a girl with biotinidase deficiency.
research The Effects of Biotin Supplementation on Serum and Liver Tissue Biotinidase Enzyme Activity and Alopecia in Rats Treated with Valproic Acid
Biotin supplements increased biotin levels but did not significantly prevent hair loss in rats on valproic acid.
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 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 Serum and Liver Tissue Biotinidase Enzyme Activity in Rats Administered Valproic Acid
Valproic acid may cause hair loss by reducing biotinidase enzyme activity in rats.
research Serum Biotinidase Activity in Children Treated With Valproic Acid and Carbamazepine
Valproic acid does not change biotinidase enzyme activity in children's blood.
research Biotin And Biotinidase Deficiency
Biotin and biotinidase are essential to prevent health issues, and deficiencies require lifelong supplementation.
research Serum Biotin Levels in Women Complaining of Hair Loss
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.
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 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 Serum Biotin and Zinc in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
research Hair Abnormalities and Neurological Disease
Hair changes could indicate neurological diseases and help monitor treatment.
research Rethinking Biotin Therapy for Hair, Nail, and Skin Disorders
Biotin supplements are not proven to improve hair or nails and may interfere with medical tests.
research Inherited Disorders of the Hair
The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
research Vitamin B-Complex and Its Relationship With the Health of Vegetarian People
Vegetarians should take B vitamin supplements to avoid health issues.
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 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 Consumption of a Low-Carbohydrate and High-Fat Diet Exaggerates Biotin Deficiency in Mice
The ketogenic diet can worsen biotin deficiency, suggesting a need for biotin supplements.