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Can i take Biotin if I'm loosing hair
Hi, since 2020 i noticed my hair getting thinner and now certain part of my scalp is visible from the sides, my question is can i take Biotin or not? I dont want to take minoxidil or finastride.
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You can.. however specific medicine available..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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Only biotin will not give you any significant results. Consult and discuss with images for what alternative possibilities.
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Supplement under doctors guidance wud be helpful.apart from minoxidil there r many serums available depending on ur hair loss type.
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Jameema Corneli
Aesthetic Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Ernakulam
U can start supplements
By need to consult so that can select correct supplement
Don’t start minoxidil or finastrde
There are better hair serums with growth factors which are free of side effects too
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