Is Biotin Safe For A 14 Year Old Girl For Hair Loss?

Posted on Sat, 12 Mar 2016

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Question : My 14 year old daughter wants to take biotin so her hair can grow. Can she?

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (7 minutes later)

Dear XXXXXXX Hi & Welcome.
Yes, she can take along with healthy balanced diet, fruits, and vegetables.
Biotin (Vitamin B7), present in many foods and available as a supplement and is required for the healthy growth of the hairs. The usual recommend a starting dose is 2 mg per day for hair growth and 3 mg per day for hair loss. Hope this helps.
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