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research The Clinical Evaluation of Serum WS Biotin, a Novel Encapsulated Form of D‐Biotin With Improved Water Solubility, for Anti‐Hair Shedding Applications. A Prospective Single‐Arm, Nonrandomized, Pretest−Posttest Study

May 2025 in “Health Science Reports”

This study reported that applying Serum WS Biotin, a water-soluble form of D-Biotin, daily for 3 months significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair strength in volunteers with moderate to excessive hair shedding, while showing good skin compatibility.

research THE WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS

5 citations , December 1942 in “Journal of the American Medical Association”

This article reviews the classification and characteristics of water soluble vitamins, focusing on their varying solubility and functions, and reports no new experimental findings.

research An overview of Biotin as it relates to hair loss

March 2013 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery”

Biotin may not effectively promote hair growth.

research The formulation and in‐vitro evaluation of WS Biotin, a novel encapsulated form of D‐Biotin with improved water solubility for hair and skin treatment applications

October 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

In this study, researchers developed WS Biotin, a new water-soluble form of biotin, and found that it significantly improves water solubility compared to free biotin and enhances hair-related keratin expression, gene activity for hair growth in vitro, while also reducing melanin content in skin cells.

research The effectiveness of biotin in therapy alopecia of various origins, pathologies of the skin and nails

September 2024 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council”

This source reports that biotin, a water-soluble vitamin B7, may benefit skin, hair, and nail health, including various types of alopecia, without the risk of hypervitaminosis even at high doses.

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community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.

168 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.

community Do not use oral dutasteride from Strut Health.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 29 upvotes 4 years ago

The ineffectiveness of Strut Health's dutasteride capsules, which are filled with raw powder instead of liquid and don't contain any buffering agents that would allow for absorption into the bloodstream. It is suggested to use other brands of liquid-filled dutasteride capsules for better results.

community Assistance on homemade topical finasteride regimen please?

2 upvotes 2 years ago

User has maintained hairline with minoxidil for 8 years but now seeks to add topical finasteride due to increased hair loss. They request advice on making a homemade finasteride solution, including ingredient recommendations and optimal percentages for ethanol and glycerin.

community Study: There is 70x Higher Unconjugated DHT in Feces Compared To Blood Levels in Young Adults - Gut Microbiota Manages DHT Recycling and Metabolism

in Research/Science 194 upvotes 1 year ago

Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hair loss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.

community Finally Scalp Folliculitis-Free after 2 Decades of Suffering

64 upvotes 1 year ago

A 37-year-old male resolved scalp folliculitis by adopting a low-histamine diet and taking Vitamin A, Zinc, and Fish Oil, leading to better skin health and thicker hair. He warns about the potential toxicity of excessive Vitamin A intake.

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learn Biotin

B vitamin, often sold as a hair supplement

Biotin: the darling of hair products. A 2017 review found that every published case of biotin helping hair was in a person with a biotin deficiency (which is rare) or another underlying condition, and no good evidence that it helps healthy people. The FDA warns that biotin can make some blood tests give wrong results.
Vitamin B7: is it the ultimate secret to healthy hair or just a myth? A 2017 review found that every published case of biotin helping hair was in a person with a deficiency or another underlying condition, and no good evidence that it helps healthy people. The FDA warns that biotin can make some blood tests give wrong results.
Biotin, Biotinyl-GHK, biotinoyl-tripeptide-1… are they not the same? Biotin is a vitamin. Biotinyl-GHK and biotinoyl tripeptide-1 are two names for the same cosmetic peptide (biotin attached to GHK), usually sold inside the Procapil complex.

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