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Biotin after HT - what strength and brand?


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I've been using 5,000mcg (Now Foods brand) for a long time now.

Some take less while others take even higher doses.

 

MSM can help speed up hair growth after you've shaved your head or the recipient area after a HT so it may help for the short term until your hair grows in.

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Any studies on biotin in a normal pt?

 

My question is, shouldn't you get all the biotin that your body will process from diet?

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Any studies on biotin in a normal pt?

 

My question is, shouldn't you get all the biotin that your body will process from diet?

 

Biotin deficiency can cause hair loss according to studies, but there doesn't seem to be many if any studies conversely on what dosage is actually best for maintaining healthy hair in healthy individuals.

There appear to be some clinics which recommend high dose biotin 15,000-20,000mcg as a "hair loss treatment" but I don't think this is safe and likely no merit in such higher dosages.

 

Also getting it from dietary sources would be the best way where possible.

go dense or go home

 

Unbiased advice and opinions based on 25 plus years of researching and actual experience with hair loss, hair restoration via both FUT & FUE, SMP, scalp issues including scalp eczema & seborrheic dermatitis and many others

 

HSRP10's favorite FUT surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr Hasson, Dr. Rahal

HSRP10's favorite FUE surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr. Bisanga, Dr. Erdogan, Dr. Couto

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I've been using 5,000mcg (Now Foods brand) for a long time now.

Some take less while others take even higher doses.

 

MSM can help speed up hair growth after you've shaved your head or the recipient area after a HT so it may help for the short term until your hair grows in.

 

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Seems some say acne with very high doses, but none from my side.

 

It's just like taking any other B vitamin - biotin is B7, and you shouldn't experience any unless you have an extreme or rare allergy.

go dense or go home

 

Unbiased advice and opinions based on 25 plus years of researching and actual experience with hair loss, hair restoration via both FUT & FUE, SMP, scalp issues including scalp eczema & seborrheic dermatitis and many others

 

HSRP10's favorite FUT surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr Hasson, Dr. Rahal

HSRP10's favorite FUE surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr. Bisanga, Dr. Erdogan, Dr. Couto

(*indicates actual experience with doctor)

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