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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders”
Biotinsupplements may improve hair and nail growth in people with certain deficiencies or conditions, but there's not enough evidence to recommend it for healthy individuals.
People shared that Biotinsupplements did not improve their hair loss and some experienced stronger nails or more pimples. They suggested trying finasteride or minoxidil instead for hair loss treatment.
A man shared his 6.5-month progress using finasteride, a derma roller, and biotinsupplements for hair loss, with no side effects and overcoming two shedding phases. Commenters are impressed, noting hairline improvement and discussing the potential of these treatments in regrowing hair, especially at the temples.
A 21-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil once daily, ketoconazole, and biotinsupplements for over two months and is seeing new hair growth on his forehead, but is unsure if the growth will continue or shed.
A 28-year-old man with hair loss is seeing regrowth in his temple area after 2 months of treatment with Dutasteride, a 1.5mm Dermaroller, topical Minoxidil, and Biotinsupplements. He also notes an unexpected positive side effect of Dutasteride clearing up his light facial acne.
Biotinsupplements are considered ineffective for hair loss and are not supported by evidence. People in the conversation have mixed experiences, with some noting benefits for nails and skin but not hair, while others continue to use biotin as part of their vitamin regimen.