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Question for anyone who uses BIOTIN or a HAIR-SKIN-NAILS formula for thinning hair.

juncus — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 23:28:25 GMT

If you use biotin or a hair-skin-nails (H-S-N) supplement for thinning hair, please share with me your experience. What brand/product do you use? What dosage do you take? Have you noticed any results or improvements in your hair? Thanks!

Re: Question for anyone who uses BIOTIN or a HAIR-SKIN-NAILS formula for thinning hair.

feline groovy — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 23:38:54 GMT

I take 5,000 mcg once daily of Spring Valley's biotin, which is available at Walmart and from online vendors.

At WM, it's $4.98 for a bottle of 120 softgels.

And always has lots of great reviews.

It's been very helpful for my hair, eyebrows and eyelashes, finger and toe nails, and my skin.

Be patient though, as most supplements (even natural ones like biotin, a.k.a. vitamin B7) can take anywhere from several days to 2-3 months to work.

But I noticed results within just a few weeks with this particular one. 8)

Re: Question for anyone who uses BIOTIN or a HAIR-SKIN-NAILS formula for thinning hair.

fourpaws56 — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:02:42 GMT

I use Andrew Lessmans HSNs....I take 2 a day.....my hair started growing back in about three weeks.....( I lost a lot of hair due to illness,I was even wig shopping) needless to say I no longer am looking for a wig :-) HTH

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morganjen — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 01:39:27 GMT

I use the Consult Beaute (from evine from Dr. Terry Dubrow). 2 capsules a day. I had to stop taking Andrew Lessman's because it contained folic acid (I have to take folate). I'm pleased with the new product, after about a month. My nails have gotten stronger.

Re: Question for anyone who uses BIOTIN or a HAIR-SKIN-NAILS formula for thinning hair.

Kachina624 — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 04:42:22 GMT

I've taken large doses of biotin for as long as a year, for my nails and it did absolutely nothing for amy part of me.

Re: Question for anyone who uses BIOTIN or a HAIR-SKIN-NAILS formula for thinning hair.

shoekitty — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 04:51:23 GMT

I have to say, I have tried plain Biotin, and other brands. Hair, skin, nails by Andrew Lessman is the one that really works for me. I have identical twin girls (they are women now, lol). One uses AL hair, skin nails faithfully and wow, does it show. Her hair is way thicker than her sisters, and it shines, bounces. My opinion is Biotin really loves some bodies, they may need it more. Others it may keep things at bay. It helps me a little. I notice it more when I don't use it

Re: Question for anyone who uses BIOTIN or a HAIR-SKIN-NAILS formula for thinning hair.

mimi5775 — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:14:52 GMT

Hi, I just wrote a LONG post on this but will say I have been on Biotin Nature's Bounty (can buy anywhere) in gel cap form (BEST WAY btw to take these-makes then better absorbed). My hair falls out yes but comes back--many sprouts on top lol but it does come back, a Godsend to me as it was a real downer losing hair after a lot of stress over the years then this hair loss. I think it's lack of hormones/stress I'm sure, but it's working. Also my stylist said to buy a harder to find Biotin but not $ at all - same price as Nature's Bounty and it's a gel cap called Nature's (something) but it is a pink gel cap. She says these are best. Mine good. She was the one who got me on it years ago and she's into nutrition big time I'm thrilled. Now really thinking of getting the IGrow for me and balding hubby! I sooo miss my medium to fine head of hair doggone it.

Hoping this helps some here

Re: Question for anyone who uses BIOTIN or a HAIR-SKIN-NAILS formula for thinning hair.

wagirl — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:55:34 GMT

I used Biotin for a few years and really didn't notice a difference at all. I took 5,000 units a day anf then amped it up to 10,000---still no difference. Had chemo, lost all my hair and it destroyed my nails. My skin survived ok. Nails still awful and my lashes are wimpy and hair came back thin and fine. Biotin didn't seem to do much at all.

Re: Question for anyone who uses BIOTIN or a HAIR-SKIN-NAILS formula for thinning hair.

feline groovy — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:38:49 GMT

@mimi5775 wrote:
Hi, I just wrote a LONG post on this but will say I have been on Biotin Nature's Bounty (can buy anywhere) in gel cap form (BEST WAY btw to take these-makes then better absorbed). My hair falls out yes but comes back--many sprouts on top lol but it does come back, a Godsend to me as it was a real downer losing hair after a lot of stress over the years then this hair loss. I think it's lack of hormones/stress I'm sure, but it's working. Also my stylist said to buy a harder to find Biotin but not $ at all - same price as Nature's Bounty and it's a gel cap called Nature's (something) but it is a pink gel cap. She says these are best. Mine good. She was the one who got me on it years ago and she's into nutrition big time I'm thrilled. Now really thinking of getting the IGrow for me and balding hubby! I sooo miss my medium to fine head of hair doggone it.
Hoping this helps some here

That would be NatureMade. 8)

Re: Question for anyone who uses BIOTIN or a HAIR-SKIN-NAILS formula for thinning hair.

Shelbelle — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 20:21:53 GMT

I take the max daily dosage Biotin for my thinning hair since 2004, sadly, I have not seen improvement. my nails are very nice,but they always have been long and strong. I take 10,000 mcg daily of Biotin. I dont think the brand makes any real difference.

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LTT1 — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 22:09:01 GMT

I take RAW Code of Life... regular vitamins made me nauseous... my stomach tolerates these well, but I cannot take an entire dose more than 2 days... biotin gives me migraines.

Biotin immediately gives me strong nails...

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nightnurse — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:37:44 GMT

I have taken biotin 2500 mg for many years and although I have not noticed a difference with my hair, my nails are VERY strong. They used to be brittle and would split easily.

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kcladyz — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 22:07:14 GMT

I used Biotin for 6 months and I really di d not see an improvement

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DowntonAbbey — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:56:56 GMT

I took Biotin for 15 years and it did nothing for me and I have been off of them since 6 months and no differencee. It just did not work for me but Spirolactone does work to keep your hair from shedding and I am on 25mg a day for one month but I am going to ask my obgyn for 50mg a day when I see him next week. If he will not do that then I will be happy with the 25mg. Not for men but it also helps with acne if a girl or woman has acne.

Re: Question for anyone who uses BIOTIN or a HAIR-SKIN-NAILS formula for thinning hair.

DowntonAbbey — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 01:00:45 GMT

You might suggest to your derm doctor or ob gyn doctor Spirolactone works wonders for hair loss for women.

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Annabellethecat66 — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 01:04:20 GMT

I take Andrew's vitamins. I get asked about taking Vitamins. People say, "How do you know they work". Here's what I say, "Well, I know when I don't take them how I feel and it's not as good".

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LoriLori — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 13:13:53 GMT

I take 5000 mcg of Biotin daily and 1000 iu of Vitamin E. My skin and hair are lovely. My nails are rock hard.

Part of it is genetics, part of it is that I've been wearing sunscreen and face and hands for a long time, part of it is I drink between a half gallon and gallon of flavored water a day -- and the rest is the vitamins. I can't say for sure what the vitamins do but once I stopped them and saw a change, not in a good way.

ETA: I use Sundown Naturals in the orange bottles. Very reasonable and on sale often.

Re: Question for anyone who uses BIOTIN or a HAIR-SKIN-NAILS formula for thinning hair.

Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:10:53 GMT

When you start taking something for nails, don't you have to take them for the length of time that it takes your nails to completely grow out .... about six months?

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blackhole99 — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:33:05 GMT

My husband and I started taking AL's Skin Hair and Nails over a year ago and it took about 6 months to see a difference. My husband's hair is thicker, but where he was bald he's still bald. My hair was thinning and a year later my hair is back to usual, not thicker, but not thinning. We both have great skin, but I think that's due to our skin care, it did nothing for my thin peeling fingernails. I stopped taking the SH&N, but my husband insists he needs it.

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Gracie1763 — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 23:21:31 GMT

I have been using Andrew Lessman for a little over a month and haven't seen any improvement hair or nails. In fact, my nails are worse. I was ill from last Easter through July and lost alot of hair. luckilly, I have enough hair for 2 people but it felt so wierd to have thin on top and on the sides. I also have Biotin from a speciality store know for quality vitamins. I'm trying to remember to take the cheaper brand in the evening. Andrew Lessman is costly. I'll give it another six months.