Senior Member Mick50 Posted September 10, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted September 10, 2015 Just wondering has anyone used biotin to help growth with their hair transplant?I am 8 months post op and hair is growing ok I really don't want to take anything that causes shedding I realise biotin doesn't grow new hair but just strengthens existing hair, also does anyone know what strength is recommended Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Blake Bloxham Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Mick, I've never heard of it causing shedding. I take it daily (1,000 mcg), and didn't notice any kind of initial shed either. I don't think Biotin would have enough of an effect on the regular follicle cycling to really cause a shed. It does tend to make the nails and hair grow quicker though! Dr. Blake Bloxham is recommended by the Hair Transplant Network. Hair restoration physician - Feller and Bloxham Hair Transplantation Previously "Future_HT_Doc" or "Blake_Bloxham" - forum co-moderator and editorial assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, Hair Restoration Network, Hair Loss Q&A blog, and Hair Loss Learning Center. Click here to read my previous answers to hair loss and hair restoration questions, editorials, commentaries, and educational articles. Now practicing hair transplant surgery with Coalition hair restoration physician Dr Alan Feller at our New York practice: Feller and Bloxham Hair Transplantation. Please note: my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mick50 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 10, 2015 Cheers Dr Bloxham, just a bit paranoid at the 8 month mark, ha, certainly hasn't done your hair any harm, but obviously transplanted hair is a bit different so just being ultra careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Mick, Biotin is overall good for hair, skin and nails and such but I haven't seen any real evidence that it will stop hair loss or regrow hair. Furthermore, I wouldn't think it would cause a shedding phase. Just my two cents :-). Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mick50 Posted September 11, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks Bill, won't do any harm to give it a go, it may help the quality of the hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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