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Does Biotin Cause Hair Loss?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Dec 2015
Question: Hello doctor,
I am a 26 year old woman. For the past one month am experiencing severe hair loss. The dermatologist recommended me trigaine solution and dandruff shampoo but to no avail. The hair loss still continues. How do I cure this. Does biotin cure hair loss? Does it have side effects?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Biotin is a vitamin supplement and doesn't cause any side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxxxxx
Welcome to health care magic
I had gone through your question very diligently and I really appreciate your concern.

Hair loss at your age might be related to number of reasons like
Dietary deficiency
Infection of the scalp
Hormone imbalances
Local factors like allergy or exposure to UV rays.

Here I would like further information to guide you better
Since how long you are having this problem?
Is it generalised hair loss or affecting a particular part of the head?

In my opinion you should continue with trigaine and iron and biotin supplements
Apart from this I would advise you to avoid direct sun exposure to sunlight
Don't change your shampoo very frequently
Try to be judicious while using shampoo and conditioners as well as hair dryers.
When you use anti dandruff shampoo keep its foams for at least 5 minutes and than wash.

Biotin is a vitamin supplement and it doesn't cause any side effects and it also helps in healthy hair growth.

Hope this answers your question and help you in getting good hair growth.
Please feel free to ask for further queries if you have any, I will be happy to help you
Best wishes
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Does Biotin Cause Hair Loss?

Brief Answer: Biotin is a vitamin supplement and doesn't cause any side effects Detailed Answer: Hello xxxxxxxx Welcome to health care magic I had gone through your question very diligently and I really appreciate your concern. Hair loss at your age might be related to number of reasons like Dietary deficiency Infection of the scalp Hormone imbalances Local factors like allergy or exposure to UV rays. Here I would like further information to guide you better Since how long you are having this problem? Is it generalised hair loss or affecting a particular part of the head? In my opinion you should continue with trigaine and iron and biotin supplements Apart from this I would advise you to avoid direct sun exposure to sunlight Don't change your shampoo very frequently Try to be judicious while using shampoo and conditioners as well as hair dryers. When you use anti dandruff shampoo keep its foams for at least 5 minutes and than wash. Biotin is a vitamin supplement and it doesn't cause any side effects and it also helps in healthy hair growth. Hope this answers your question and help you in getting good hair growth. Please feel free to ask for further queries if you have any, I will be happy to help you Best wishes