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Biotin and Acetazolamide for Treatment of an Unusual Child With Autism Plus Lack of Nail and Hair Growth
Conclusions: The combination of biotin and acetazolamide treatment was successful in restoring normal mental function and school performance. Poor or no clinical nail and hair growth in any child with a developmental delay-autism spectrum disorder presentation should be considered as evidence for a biotin-responsive genetic disorder even when exome testing is negative.
Biotin and Acetazolamide for Treatment of an Unusual Child With Autism Plus Lack of Nail and Hair Growth - PubMed
The combination of biotin and acetazolamide treatment was successful in restoring normal mental function and school performance. Poor or no clinical nail and hair growth in any child with a developmental delay-autism spectrum disorder presentation should be considered as evidence for a...
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Conclusions: The combination of biotin and acetazolamide treatment was successful in restoring normal mental function and school performance. Poor or no clinical nail and hair growth in any child with a developmental delay-autism spectrum disorder presentation should be considered as evidence for a biotin-responsive genetic disorder even when exome testing is negative.