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Biotin and Hair & Skin health

Posted by naiviv @naiviv, 13 hours ago

Hello. I was wondering if by any chance anyone has been having issues with thinning and hair loss. I am 72 and I under sorry it is part of aging but I have been reading about Biotin for hair loss and skin health. As we age we start to lose nutrients that are needed for good health. Has anyone tried Biotin supplements ? And which are the good brands? Thank you.

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windyshores | @windyshores | 13 hours ago

I just started WEEM (high dose Biotin and vitamins). A medication is increasing my hair loss and I am in my 70's.

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rashida | @rashida | 13 hours ago
In reply to @windyshores "I just started WEEM (high dose Biotin and vitamins). A medication is increasing my hair loss..." + (show)
@windyshores

I just started WEEM (high dose Biotin and vitamins). A medication is increasing my hair loss and I am in my 70's.

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@windyshores where do you get the WEEM from?

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celia16 | @celia16 | 12 hours ago

I had excessive hair shedding after substantial, rapid weight loss. I was also diagnosed with B12 deficiency. So not sure of exact cause, even after extensive blood work. (Hopefully, it will resolve on its own, but I can’t be sure so sought help.) I discussed it with my dermatologist and she prescribed Minoxidil. I take it in pill form. I also began Vitamin B12 treatment. She says the only fda approved treatments for hair loss are Minoxidil and Finasteride. I use a shampoo with biotin that I like. I am no longer shedding excessively, but I don’t think it’s due to the shampoo,

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windyshores | @windyshores | 11 hours ago
In reply to @celia16 "I had excessive hair shedding after substantial, rapid weight loss. I was also diagnosed with B12..." + (show)
@celia16

I had excessive hair shedding after substantial, rapid weight loss. I was also diagnosed with B12 deficiency. So not sure of exact cause, even after extensive blood work. (Hopefully, it will resolve on its own, but I can’t be sure so sought help.) I discussed it with my dermatologist and she prescribed Minoxidil. I take it in pill form. I also began Vitamin B12 treatment. She says the only fda approved treatments for hair loss are Minoxidil and Finasteride. I use a shampoo with biotin that I like. I am no longer shedding excessively, but I don’t think it’s due to the shampoo,

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@celia16 I have read that topical biotin, as in shampoos, is not effective but ingested oral biotin is. I have only been taking biotin in WEEM for a couple of weeks so not sure yet.

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windyshores | @windyshores | 11 hours ago
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@rashida

@windyshores where do you get the WEEM from?

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Weem is online. I got it on the most common online retailer site.

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celia16 | @celia16 | 3 hours ago
In reply to @windyshores "@celia16 I have read that topical biotin, as in shampoos, is not effective but ingested oral..." + (show)
@windyshores

@celia16 I have read that topical biotin, as in shampoos, is not effective but ingested oral biotin is. I have only been taking biotin in WEEM for a couple of weeks so not sure yet.

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Interesting. I have an appointment next week, so I’ll ask for her input. Thanks!

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