March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology”
This study found that in healthy adult women, a collagen and antioxidant-rich treatment significantly improved skin elasticity, hydration, texture, and reduced wrinkles and hair fall over 56 days compared to a placebo, indicating its efficacy and safety.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
This source describes Kudo Anti-Aging Gummies, which are promoted as a natural supplement designed to reduce wrinkles, enhance hair and nail health, and improve skin appearance by restoring collagen, with results purportedly visible within 1-2 months.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride and biotin-collagen supplements for 5 months, noticing some progress in hair regrowth. They also use various oils and shampoos, plan to start oral minoxidil, and seek advice on improving their hair care routine.
The user is using Minoxidil, vitamin D, zinc, biotin, collagen, and micro-needling for hair regrowth. Some users suggest biotin and collagen are ineffective and emphasize the need for a DHT blocker for lasting results.
User experienced hair regrowth and no side effects after 10 weeks on 0.25mg finasteride daily, along with biotin, collagen, micro-needling, and hair oil. They stopped minoxidil due to inconvenience and noticed initial shedding but now see more fullness.
A 21-year-old is using a combination of topical finasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, a liquid multivitamin, collagen powder, liquid biotin, microneedling, and red light therapy to address hair thinning. They are cautious about side effects and unsure if their hair loss is due to DHT or past brushing habits.
The user shared 9-month results using a 4-in-1 spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin, along with lifestyle changes like jogging, quitting smoking, and using collagen supplements. They also incorporated dermastamping, dermarolling, and various oils into their routine, reporting positive hair regrowth.
How much biotin is too much biotin?The NIH Adequate Intake for adults is 30 mcg of biotin a day, and supplements often contain hundreds of times that; no toxic dose has been identified, but the FDA warns that high-dose biotin can distort blood tests including troponin, so tell your doctor and the lab before any test.