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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 may lead to skin rash, hair loss, high cholesterol and heart problems.
This is because repeatedly adding raw eggs can lead to a biotin deficiency that results in skin inflammation of dermatitis, loss of hair and worst, poor growth.
Biotin is used in hair growth and alopecia treatments because one of the main symptoms of biotin deficiency is hair loss.
 
 
 
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