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biotin deficiency

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biotin deficiency
Clinical nutrition A condition caused by a lack of biotin characterized by anemia, dry skin, enteritis, and hypercholesterolemia; BD is rare, as biotin is formed by intestinal flora; it occurs in those who consume raw eggs.


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Biotin deficiency is associated with the following symptoms: dry scaly dermatitis, alopecia (hair loss), seizures, lactic acidosis and muscle pain.
 
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