Update on Biotin Therapy in Dermatology: Time for a Change

J Drugs Dermatol. 2020 Dec 1;19(12):1264-1265. doi: 10.36849/JDD.2020.4946.

Abstract

Biotin (vitamin B7 or H) is found in milk, nuts, egg yolks, cereals, supplements, synthesized by intestinal bacteria, and is required for gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis and amino acid catabolism.

MeSH terms

  • Biotin / deficiency
  • Biotin / standards
  • Biotin / therapeutic use*
  • Dermatology / methods*
  • Dermatology / trends
  • Drug Labeling / standards
  • Hematologic Tests
  • Humans
  • Self Medication / adverse effects
  • Skin Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Skin Diseases / etiology
  • United States
  • United States Food and Drug Administration / standards
  • Vitamin B Deficiency / complications
  • Vitamin B Deficiency / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Biotin