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Biotin benefits and side-effects

2022-12-13 08:53:04
I am experiencing Hair-fall can i take biotin without any doubt to increase my hair density and control my hairloss
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You can.. however treatment depends on the grade...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please  send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.

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Biotin is a hair growth supplement and helps in certain types of hair fall but not in every case. 
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Consulting a dermatologist, and identifying the cause of your hairloss would be better before blindly taking biotin supplements.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.

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