BIOTIN question

[beardywierdy]

Hi

 

For those that take Biotin, can anyone relay their experiences and recommend a dosage etc.

 

Cheers

[Mop]

I had awful shock loss after my third HT in May. I sent my photos to the Doc and he recommended Biotin. I bought some from Holland and Barrett at 1000micrograms, same a 1 milligram. It really kicked off growth, not only shock loss but transplanted hairs.

[Margaritaville]

I'm taking 5000 mcg of Biotin per day, along with 1.25 mg of Finisteride. I found that the Biotin makes the hair grow more quickly. I've also seen the hair on my forehead, particularly around the hair line to regrow long-dormant follicles with white, then blond, then darker hair as it matures and stays. Been taking the Biotin for about 18 months.

[restins]

it takes two months for biotin to get into your system and notice a difference, if you dont then up it some

[Chewie]

I have been using Biotin supplementation and, from my own experience, would recommend it to anyone to try before anything else. Other people may not have the same success, as all individuals will respond to different things (whether it be medicine, excercises, etc) differently, but from reading many studies on Biotin all indications seem to say that there are no side effects from the high dosages that I take, so it was worth a shot.

 

My hair started falling out heavily at 15, probably due to stress. It was always fine-textured, don't know if that makes any difference to hair loss, but from my late teens through my mid-forties it basically stayed the same. A few years ago I saw that I was really starting to lose more and just wanted to salvage what was left.

 

In France, the prescribed amount of Biotin to take for hair loss is 15mg, and it has been for decades. I started taking 7500mcg tablets twice a day made by Sundown Naturals (once morning and again in the evening) and actually regrew hair in areas where it was obviously becoming patchy (crown area). It was a dramatic improvement, actually, and confirmed by others after a few months of using this dosage. From what I have read, in France it is used during thinning hair, not completely bald. I have no idea whether it would restore any follicles after total loss.

 

I have experimented with 10,000mcg tablets by Natrol three times a day (again, many European studies indicate no adverse reactions to such a high dosage, even at 100mg/day) but there was no difference over 7500mcg/x2 daily.

 

I am planning on trying 5000mcg/x3 daily spread out every eight hours to see if that will make any sort of a difference, the thought being that since Biotin is water-soluble and the body eliminates what it ultimately doesn't need/use, having more in my system over a longer amount of time MAY improve the overall scalp (I'd like to see a bit more in the front).

 

If anyone is interested in what I find I'd be happy to report the results (probably a year from now).

Edited January 20, 2013 by Chewie

[maxxmill17]

wow very cool ...i was not a believer...i am and will start today.....thank you for taking time to write guys

[Chewie]

After reading over my post, I think I've already partly answered my own question. 10,000mcg/x3 daily saw no difference. 5000mcg/x3 daily probably wouldn't benefit me, but for others who can't find 7500mcg tablets it'd be the way to go.

[xtatic5]

I just started taking Natrol 5000mcg 2 weeks after my first HT. I'm hoping it will accelerate growth.

 

However, I just read that large doses of Biotin can cause bad acne.

[Chewie]

Never read that before, it'd be interesting to see the age group, gender etc of the subjects.

 

I have not experienced any side effects at all using a high dose of biotin, and definitely not acne.

[Guest shreyas24]

You should consult the HT doctor for dosage details rather than your /forum members advise.

[london81]

I take a biotin tablet daily and it certainly makes my hair grow faster. I'm at the hairdressers more frequently!

[fueonly]

biotin just accelerate the growth it will not stop hairfall

[Calgacus]

I used Puritan Pride 5000mcg for a very long time. I didn't notice a difference. I get better results with the current Silica Complex I have been using.