Biotin, The Facts About Thinning Hair and Hair Growth

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The Facts About Thinning Hair and Hair Growth

Find out the causes and solutions of hair loss including hair care products that actually boost hair growth

November 3, 2010 | by Molly Roemer | 58 COMMENTS

Biotin

A vitamin in the B family called biotin is crucial for proper hair growth. Ingesting high doses of it (like 5000-8000 mg) daily can be effective in helping hair grow, but be sure to consult your doctor before taking high doses of any vitamin.

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I'm glad this article mentions getting thyroid levels checked. Thyroid disease is a very common underlying cause of many symptoms including hair loss. The good news is it's easily detectable and treatable.

by kallgood Monday, November 5, 2012 at 07:44PM Report as inappropriate

I would like to try the scalp mask. (Where do you purchase it?) I tried biotin before, i MAY have to try it again.

by nicky22 Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 03:23PM Report as inappropriate

I LOVE THE nuskin nutriol products, See this video, it really worked for my husbands bald spot, see more photos

by teresa_marie_galligan_kamins Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 12:10PM Report as inappropriate

Scalp massage has done a world of good for my hair

by LittleBunny Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 07:00PM Report as inappropriate

Biotin is AMAZING! It not only helps with hair growth but it strengthens my nails. I also have to recommend viviscal, they have pills for hair thinning. I don't have that problem but I take the other set of pills of viviscal for hair repair and they have helped, not only with my hair but my eyelashes have grown longer. An amazing side effect!

by glenncoco Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 09:16PM Report as inappropriate

Also MinoxiBoost is a very helpful product that helps remove the sebum "scalp scum" of your scalp giving your Minoxidil product the best opportunity for growth. See for yourself; just do a search on it ;)

by SFreddricks Friday, April 27, 2012 at 12:47AM Report as inappropriate

Another great article. Adequate protein is also essential. It's easy to get enough protein if you eat animal products. If you go vegan you have to put a bit more effort into getting enough.

by skinpro Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 08:16PM Report as inappropriate

I've heard that Biotin is great for hair, skin and nails

by awakened123 Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 10:07AM Report as inappropriate

i think diet makes a difference too but didn't see it mentioned. when i eat healthier my hair looks thicker and better overall(i have thin babyfine hair)

by rebecca_moran_watson Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 01:47AM Report as inappropriate

I'm happy to see this article, and that more attention is being paid to female hair loss. It is a devastating issue to deal with, and I hope to see more advice like this.

by Lilo_jane Monday, March 12, 2012 at 01:01PM Report as inappropriate

Great article the Nizral Shampoo works,my son doctor reccomended that we use it when he got a hair fungal .I used the Nizaral Shampoo on him and now his hair have completly grown back.

by gillianr Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 03:05AM Report as inappropriate

Don't know where you get the $16 price for Nizoral. cheapest anywhere is $19 and that is without any shipping.

by veryvanilla Friday, March 9, 2012 at 02:54PM Report as inappropriate

hair only grows a half inch a month if you are malnourished. The "old" saying of an inch per month is still true if you get adequate nutrition (nutrition does not = calories, but nutritional content of food) in what you eat on a regular basis.

by veryvanilla Friday, March 9, 2012 at 02:21PM Report as inappropriate

biotin is def a good supplement to use for thinning hair!

by ladyboarder9669 Friday, March 9, 2012 at 11:45AM Report as inappropriate

STRESS IS A VERY BIG FACTOR-Happened to me when I moved to Florida-big time hair loss on front of head-OMG-I always had thin hair on top but this was too much for me-Dermatologist said it was from stress-began injections-woman's rogaine and now a cream for thinning hair(prescription)it's been over a year now but things are looking up-By The Way-add a supplement for your hair skin and nails to your daily regime.

by BlondeBabe Friday, March 9, 2012 at 11:24AM Report as inappropriate

STRESS BIG FACTOR

by BlondeBabe Friday, March 9, 2012 at 11:18AM Report as inappropriate

interesting

by Nicole2814 Friday, February 3, 2012 at 04:53PM Report as inappropriate

Besides Rogaine or hair replacements, there really isn't anything else that works on thinning hair. Research carefully if you decide to try one of these very pricey or "natural" products. This is a real worrisome problem for many women, young and more mature.

by islands4me Monday, January 2, 2012 at 09:30AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for this information on thinning and hair growth!

by MissXu Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 09:28PM Report as inappropriate

My hair is thinning, but instead of silly and expensive treatments I just have employed creative hairstyling techniques. Saves money and looks awesome!

by GIJill Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 06:38AM Report as inappropriate

After menopause, most of the women who carry the male pattern baldness genes will notice thinning hair; loss of HGH will also contribute, while loss of DHEA will cause loss of body hair. BHRT can prevent this.

by drjudithvolpe Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 12:17AM Report as inappropriate

Good article! Lots of information.

by voyager24 Friday, November 4, 2011 at 12:00PM Report as inappropriate

Great article! Very informative!

by gisellemarie Friday, September 16, 2011 at 01:54PM Report as inappropriate

Just rub garlic on your scalp and wash it off in a few hours... I don't think using heavy chemicals will help..it can actually damage your scalp even more. And for thin hair make a mask using plain yogurt, olive oil and avocados...those nourish hair better than anything else.

by ArmenianGal Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 03:08PM Report as inappropriate

Biotin is an amazing supplement!

by LittleBunny Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 05:04PM Report as inappropriate

Some of this was good, some was just scary!

by MissPurple Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 10:43AM Report as inappropriate

That sounds painful!!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 08:45PM Report as inappropriate

Hair implants sound scary to me!

by LittleBunny Monday, August 1, 2011 at 07:32AM Report as inappropriate

ew:/

by riley_beach Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 02:49PM Report as inappropriate

I'm sooo happy not to be involved! I think my hair is one of the most important parts of my my beauty.. It is sign of femininity.

by kariro Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 05:27AM Report as inappropriate

I so agree. Till I got on Thyroid. My age had alot to do with it. With any problem during or after pregnancy check with your doctor.

by tiffany_gallehugh Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 06:32PM Report as inappropriate

If you've a thyroid dysfunction (hypo/hyperthyroidism) you'll for sure have hair loss. Better check for it in case because I do have the problem. Iron intake sure helps too for hair loss.

by ebbsandtides Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 06:57AM Report as inappropriate

Thinning of hair may be one of your nightmares coming true

by WomenApparel Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 07:16AM Report as inappropriate

i take hair and nails pills

by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 12:13AM Report as inappropriate

yikes!!

by volta Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 12:08AM Report as inappropriate

I am really sorry that I didn't know about iron deficiency and the problems it can cause when I was younger. Working on it now...

by alictasia Monday, May 9, 2011 at 07:34PM Report as inappropriate

I just bought some supplements that fit the bill here i hope it helps.

by elena62 Monday, May 9, 2011 at 01:21PM Report as inappropriate

will biotin make me hairy everywhere??????

by AmandaAmanda Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 08:15PM Report as inappropriate

biotin is great

by kiofairy Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 09:09PM Report as inappropriate

My grandpa loves Nizoral. I might have to give it a try, just as a preventative measure. Hair transplants make me cringe--does anyone else remember the episode of Jon and Kate plus 8 where Jon gets hair transplants?! ewww.

by LipglossandSpandex Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 11:03PM Report as inappropriate

Not to put my biznezz in da streets (as they say)..but as a MS patient with severe iron issues and slight hair loss. My doctor told me to increase my iron intake through fruits and veggies. Biotin is is good, but iron is better, increase your iron in take through fruits and veggies and thing will turn around.

by darkcocoa Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 09:19AM Report as inappropriate

oh, gosh.

by yckitsmary Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 09:40PM Report as inappropriate

I swear by biotin, thanks to my mom. It's great!

by LittleBunny Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 07:43AM Report as inappropriate

didnt know who could get hair transplants

by brendag20127 Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 01:48PM Report as inappropriate

nizoral was pretty helpful for me. wondering about trying nioxin though...

by rachel_bo Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 09:55PM Report as inappropriate

wow I was just at cvs and thinking about buying this.

by ChrisanneSkye Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 06:15PM Report as inappropriate

My hair used to be really thick, pre child bearing, and I have found the Biotin to be a great help. Plus I think it helps skin in general.

by Agrimony Friday, February 25, 2011 at 05:37PM Report as inappropriate

hormones are a big factor in hair thinning

by judyangel101 Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate

Biotin is awesome for hair growth

by LittleBunny Monday, February 14, 2011 at 07:36PM Report as inappropriate

Pretty much anything can cause hair loss.

by CliniqueLover Monday, January 17, 2011 at 04:00PM Report as inappropriate

I got my hair cut today and the lady at the salon said that someone told her that eating a handful of walnuts everyday was good for hair. Anyone else heard that?

by starla1971 Friday, January 7, 2011 at 05:10PM Report as inappropriate

An excellent product that promotes hair growth is Nutriol, by Nu Skin. The Nutriol Hair Fitness is used with their Galvanic Spa and they have the Nutriol shampoo too.

by Ameurope Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 04:51AM Report as inappropriate

very helpful! i had a baby 5 months ago and have noticed the hair loss =( hopefully it's only temporary, but if not, i can try some of the products recommended. thanks!

by jenstar313 Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 10:23AM Report as inappropriate

This is a fabulous article!

by pynkNymphette Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 09:18PM Report as inappropriate

this is so informative!

by kenya Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11:37AM Report as inappropriate

My favorite for results is still Therapy-G, which I found because of a review on TotalBeauty

by paulel Friday, November 19, 2010 at 11:31AM Report as inappropriate

it is really useful

by sinu Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 05:12AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for this!

by annatotalbeauty Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 11:07AM Report as inappropriate

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