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Is anyone using Biotin for hair loss?

Saw Dr. Oz where they showed before and after pics. 1000-3000 mg of Biotin a day to maintain healthy hair, grow it back and keep it. Just curious if anyone has tried this?

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I take 5000 mg of biotin every day. Started about 6 months before my surgery. I have noticed my hair looking healthier, but as far as re-growth or preventing the onset of the dreaded post surgery hair loss, nada.

I take 5000 mg daily and use nioxin shampoo I was afraid of losing my hair I don't notice any loss but I also make sure I eAt enough protein daily and take my vitamins

I've been taking 5,000 Biotin daily for about 8-9yrs now. Does wonders for my nails.

For my hair it stopped shedding. It doesnt grow fast but at normal speed and also with a ton of greys. The texture comes out really course but unbreakable as I relax frequently and still minimal shedding so im able to retain fullness.

The worst side effect ive found so far is awful acne that i treat daily w/silicilic acid face washes and cremes.

Saw Dr. Oz where they showed before and after pics. 1000-3000 mg of Biotin a day to maintain healthy hair, grow it back and keep it. Just curious if anyone has tried this?

I use it and my hair grows like weeds but so does all the other hair on my body.

I reeeeally want to try Biotin, mainly for my crappy nails. But I'm so afraid of the acne part of it that so many people seem to have trouble with! I had gorgeous skin in my teens, but it has just gotten worse and worse in adult life. Not sure I'm ready to make that trade!

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I haven't heard anything about bad skin being a side effect.

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