Can biotin make your hair fall out?

Question

Everyone talks about biotin for hair, so I started taking it, but my hair seems to be thinning more than before. Could this supplement actually be making my hair fall out?

Deepak Shah · Accepted Answer

Biotin is actually used to prevent hair fall and improve hair health. However, taking too many pills without a proper balanced diet of seeds, nuts, and lentils won't help much. Focus on natural nutrition first and consult a dietitian if you're worried about hair loss.

Kriti Joshi · Answer

Biotin doesn't cause hair loss, but if you have a thyroid issue like me, your hair fall might be due to that instead. Also, biotin can mess up your thyroid blood test results. Please get a proper thyroid panel and consult your doctor before starting any supplements.

Snehal Patil · Answer

Ho na, everyone takes biotin to grow their hair, so it's very strange if it causes hair loss! Sometimes, stress or other vitamin deficiencies are the actual culprits. Better to meet a dermatologist to find out what is really happening.

Aditya Verma · Answer

Yes, I agree that biotin does not cause hair fall, as it is meant to strengthen hair. You should check with a skin specialist to see if you have some other deficiency.

Ananthakrishnan Iyer · Answer

My mother always tells me that oiled hair and a traditional diet prevent hair fall, and biotin supplements are generally safe too. But if you are experiencing sudden severe shedding, please trust a dermatologist's advice over online forums to get the right treatment.

Can biotin make your hair fall out?

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Consult a dermatologist

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