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My "hair loss" is by choice; I like to grow my hair long, then donate it to charities that use it to make wigs for cancer patients. I've used Biotin for approximately 3 months now and the results have been remarkable! Fuller, longer, stronger hair, growing in faster than I've ever experienced. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants better hair growth.

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Although I was not on it for long, only a few weeks I saw no benefit from this medication. I was taking 2000 mg daily. This was called Biotin by Spring Valley, bought at Walmart. I stopped when I suddenly developed severe leg and hip pain. the pain was getting worse each day. It took several days to realize it was the Biotin and the pain diminished greatly when I stopped taking this junk and was g...

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[email protected] | Age: 13-18 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
6/25/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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my hair was already apl before i had started taking the vitamins well its been 3 months since i started taking them and its still armpit length. i took one pill a day everday by the way.

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Colette | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
3/21/2012
Condition: Brittle nails
Overall rating 5.0
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I take 1000 mcg of biotin per day. NAILS: My nail strength has increased greatly. Multiple nails used to tear, every week. Often the tear pattern seemed like some including "layers" of the nail were torn. I could not keep them long enough to have white tips. Now my nails are strong, they no longer peel, and rarely tear. I am able to keep them all at the same length, with moderately sized white tips. HAIR: I started the biotin for hair and nails. I have very fine hair which is thinning in the vortex area (63 y). I do not color my hair and I have no gray. This was my mother's situation in her 60's. I think the biotin is slowing my vortex hair thinning, but that is difficult to say because I have no controlled comparison. My hairdresser also thinks my hair is actually a bit thicker in the vortex area, needing less work for her to cut it in a flattering way.Read More Read Less

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Grace | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
1/24/2012
Condition: Brittle nails
Overall rating 5.0
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My nails are stronger than ever now and its only been 2 months taking the 5000mcg

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Age: 55-64 |
1/18/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Biotin at 5,000 mcg 3 times a day has done two things for me: It markedly decreases my appetite, and dramatically increases my sex drive. Has done nothing however for my blood sugar.

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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
1/11/2012
Condition: Brittle nails
Overall rating 4.3
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My nails have definitely imnproved but I have been noticing some facial hair growth, peach fuzz type. I am wonder if this could be from the biotin.

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TheNo1HairShow | Age: 13-18 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/22/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I cut my hair in September and was looking to grow it back out so it would be long again in the spring. My cosmetology instructor suggested biotin so I bought a bottle and tried it. I took one capsule a day for four days and did notice that my hair and nails were growing faster- a plus. However, I also was noticing new acne flare ups around the hairline, on my earlobe, and on my chin. I am not one to neglect my personal hygiene- I always have very clear skin. That is the only downside I have noticed with it, so if you're okay with increased breakouts, then this product is good for you. It works, I just don't care for the negative side effects, and will probably start taking the capsules less often.Read More Read Less

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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
11/3/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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Loosing hair, thought I would give a try. Hair stopped falling out.

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
10/4/2011
Condition: Brittle nails
Overall rating 5.0
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I am a 59 year old female who has bad paper thin, splitting nails most of my life. It was recommended to me by my cosmetologist to take biotin. I started taking 5000 mcg of biotin for about a year. I didn't see any results, so quit taking the supplement. At least seven months later my nails are hard as nails and gorgeous without any polish on them. I have started back on the biotin because I always want to have nails that look like these.

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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
9/4/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been somwhat successful in stopping hair loss. A small amount appears to have grown back.

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HIGH ON VITAMINS | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
8/6/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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i love biotin, i really dont know why but it was 1 of the 1st of the 42 individual vitamins i take a day now. my sugar is completely under control(i make it a habit not to eat loafs of brad and ice cream, candy ..u get the idea) b4 it was up and down all the time everytime i ate. so i would say yes its a good thing and i take 20,000mcg softgels a day.

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cris | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
8/2/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I was able to stop hair loss with dosage of 1 tablet/day Biotin 5000MCG(5 mg) plus twice/day application of Minoxidil 2%. I have noticed an unsusual increase in weight over two months of following this treatment. I am concerned that Biotin may be contibuting to this, as it "promotes carbohydrate metabolism". What does this mean? I have kept my same weight all my life, and suddenly I am growing thicker around my waist. No change on diet. Can Biotin cause retention of sugars?, can that be the cause of my weght gain? Read More Read Less

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jlf2002us | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
7/26/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I have been on 5000/day for a little over a month now and have really not seen any difference but I've been told it takes 1-2 months so I'm hoping at 38 Biotin helps me grow back the thinning hair on top and I can finally wear bangs again.

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hangnloose | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
6/8/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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I take 5000mcg a day. But being a gastric bypass patient it is not unusual for the hair to fall out. It was coming out in hand fulls. But it has stopped now. And you can see the new growth. I also have to open my up and put it in food. Can't swollow pills

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hammy | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
5/25/2011
Condition: General Health And Wellness
Overall rating 5.0
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carrolanne | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
5/18/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Well, I decided to give biotin a trie after reading about its effectiveness on thinning hair. I began taking 5000 mcg once a day, however, I began having a feeling of a racing heart and stopped taking it. My daughter is a hair stylist and said she has had several clients mention this happening as well. I may try half the amount and see what happens.

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ruthgray | Age: 75 or over | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
3/27/2011
Condition: Brittle nails
Overall rating 5.0
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My dermatologist put me on a low dose of Biotin a year ago. Every time I used up that bottle, and I did not experience any side effects, he increased the dose. I am now on 5 mg., one pill a day, and my nails are strong and thick and not breaking. My white hair is now thick. I am almost 80 years old. Just go slow and start on low dose.

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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
2/8/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Age: 19-24 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
12/3/2010
Condition: Alopecia
Overall rating 3.7
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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
11/30/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I tried to take biotin for hair loss. I became dizy, my joints ached, and it made me hungry all the time. I had thyroid cancer in 2003. I have a baby who just stopped breast feeding. Seems to risky to take.

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momosity | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
7/23/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My "hair loss" is by choice; I like to grow my hair long, then donate it to charities that use it to make wigs for cancer patients. I've used Biotin for approximately 3 months now and the results have been remarkable! Fuller, longer, stronger hair, growing in faster than I've ever experienced. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants better hair growth.

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