Literature Review: Biotin and Hair Loss: Valuable or Just 'In Vogue'?

    September 2017 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”
    Jeff Donovan
    TLDR Biotin is popular for hair loss, but there's little scientific proof it works.
    The literature review titled "Biotin and Hair Loss: Valuable or Just 'In Vogue'?" from September 2017, examined the role of biotin in treating hair loss. The review concluded that while biotin is popular and widely marketed for hair growth, there is limited scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness in individuals without a biotin deficiency. The review highlighted that biotin supplementation might be beneficial for those with a confirmed deficiency, but for the general population, its impact on hair growth remains unproven. The review emphasized the need for more rigorous clinical trials to establish biotin's efficacy in hair loss treatment.
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