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What are the medical problems associated with biotinidase deficiency?

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Seizures: If untreated , seizures and possible brain damage.Easily treated with a vitamin-biotin daily.

Answered 10/10/2013

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

See below: seizures, weak muscle tone (hypotonia), breathing problems, and delayed development. If left untreated, the disorder can lead to hearing loss, eye abnormalities and loss of vision, problems with movement and balance (ataxia), skin rashes, hair loss (alopecia), and a fungal infection called candidiasis. Immediate treatment and lifelong management with biotin supplements can prevent many of these

Answered 7/18/2014

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