I was wondering the same about biotin

My hair doesn’t seem to be growing!! But I do take biotin. It really helped before my PMR. I notice hair & nails not growing like they did. But I’m taking it anyway.

Hello @allinge, You will notice that we merged your discussion with an existing discussion on the same topic listed below. If you click the link, it will take you to the beginning of the discussion where you can read what others have shared.
-- Anyone experienced hair loss while taking or tapering Prednisone?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-experienced-hair-loss-when-slowly-tapering-off-prednisone/
You might also be interested in this related discussion from 2024:
-- Hair Loss from Prednisone: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hair-loss-9/

My hair has definitely thinned and has been falling out a little at a time. I use a biotin shampoo and conditioner and it makes for shiny hair—not straw-like at all. But it’s so thin and fine! I have an appointment with a dermatologist to check out a crusty little bump on the top of my head. 🤞

@allinge I have taken Biotin for years. Works great. Strengthens nails too. I did a 5 day run of prednisone and my hair loss kicked in again. I know it's a slow regrowth. Your hair is a barometer for your heath. I am not a fan of prednisone, it has too many side effects for an autoimmune compromised person.

@allinge My rheumatologist recommended taking Hair, Skin and Nails vitamins by Nature’s Bounty for hair loss and thinning skin. This has helped quite a bit with the hair loss and strengthening my nails; however, hair thinness and texture remain problematic as does thin, fragile skin on my forearms.