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5 / 509 resultsresearch Biotin Beware: Perils of Biotin Supplementation
Taking biotin supplements can be risky and often lacks evidence of effectiveness for skin, hair, and nail issues.
research Response to Falotico et al's 'Perils of Biotin Supplementation'
The authors agree they didn't discuss the risks of too much micronutrients and value the focus on biotin deficiency signs and treatment effectiveness.
research Biotin for Hair Loss: Teasing Out the Evidence
Biotin does not significantly help with hair growth.
research Elucidating Causal Relationships of Diet-Derived Circulating Antioxidants and the Risk of Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Higher levels of β-carotene and vitamin E may help prevent certain types of hair loss.
research Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases
New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
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5 / 25 resultscommunity A Different Take on Curing MBP
Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.
community C’est terrible - at my wits end
A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.
community Why do people downplay vitamin deficiency when 94% of Americans are vitamin D deficient?
The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.
community Reminder : Biotin is useless (expect if you are really deficient, and you're not)
Biotin supplements are not effective for hair loss unless you are actually deficient, which is rare. Some users report improved hair quality with biotin, but there's no evidence supporting its use for hair loss in healthy individuals.
community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss
There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.