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Does Facial Hair Grow By Using Biotin ?

Does Biotin make you grow facial hair?
posted on Thu, 3 Feb 2011
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Hi,Welcome to HCM.
Biotin is a water soluble B-complex vitamin.Biotin is a coenzyme in the metabolism of fatty acids and leucine, and it plays a role in gluconeogenesis.Biotin is necessary for cell growth, the production of fatty acids, and the metabolism of fats and amino acids.biotin deficiency causes:
Hair loss (alopecia)
Conjunctivitis
Dermatitis etc. The use of supplement over a long period can cause thicker and stronger hair and as well as healthier nails.
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Does Facial Hair Grow By Using Biotin ?

Hi,Welcome to HCM. Biotin is a water soluble B-complex vitamin.Biotin is a coenzyme in the metabolism of fatty acids and leucine, and it plays a role in gluconeogenesis.Biotin is necessary for cell growth, the production of fatty acids, and the metabolism of fats and amino acids.biotin deficiency causes: Hair loss (alopecia) Conjunctivitis Dermatitis etc. The use of supplement over a long period can cause thicker and stronger hair and as well as healthier nails.