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Can Vitamin Supplements Be Taken For Better Hair Growth?
Question: Hi Doctor, I want to know if we can take a vitamin supplement for having faster hair growth. My hair has thinned a lot.
Brief Answer:
Yes, rule out other causes too
Detailed Answer:
Hello, greetings!.
To answer your question, yes, you may take a vitamin supplement Tab BIOTIN FORTE 10mg, OD for three months. The other minerals that help are silica, selenium, Manganese. Eat food like fish, leafy greens, fortified cereals along with foods rich in vitamin C like citrus fruits, which enhance iron absorption.
At your age it would be necessary to rule out other causes of hairfall. You should understand that up to 200 hair loss per day is considered normal because hair is dying in telophase. Dandruff is a major cause of hairfall. Please ensure that you keep your scalp is free of dandruff.
Any thyroid disorder may lead to hairfall. If you are experiencing sudden weight changes, fatigue, constipation, mood swings, I would suggest you get a thyroid profile done to rule out the possibility of a thyroid disorder.
Polcystic ovarian syndrome is also one of the causes of hairfall in young women. if you experience facial hair growth, irregular periods, acne, it may point towards PCOS and you maybe requiring an abdomen scan to rule out PCOS.
Too much shampooing, heat, styling, chemicals, dyeing and stress can harm your hair leading to breakage and thus, avoid the same.
Hope I answered all your queries. If you have any further doubts, please feel free to contact me or else please close the question and rate the answer.
Wish you good health.
Yes, rule out other causes too
Detailed Answer:
Hello, greetings!.
To answer your question, yes, you may take a vitamin supplement Tab BIOTIN FORTE 10mg, OD for three months. The other minerals that help are silica, selenium, Manganese. Eat food like fish, leafy greens, fortified cereals along with foods rich in vitamin C like citrus fruits, which enhance iron absorption.
At your age it would be necessary to rule out other causes of hairfall. You should understand that up to 200 hair loss per day is considered normal because hair is dying in telophase. Dandruff is a major cause of hairfall. Please ensure that you keep your scalp is free of dandruff.
Any thyroid disorder may lead to hairfall. If you are experiencing sudden weight changes, fatigue, constipation, mood swings, I would suggest you get a thyroid profile done to rule out the possibility of a thyroid disorder.
Polcystic ovarian syndrome is also one of the causes of hairfall in young women. if you experience facial hair growth, irregular periods, acne, it may point towards PCOS and you maybe requiring an abdomen scan to rule out PCOS.
Too much shampooing, heat, styling, chemicals, dyeing and stress can harm your hair leading to breakage and thus, avoid the same.
Hope I answered all your queries. If you have any further doubts, please feel free to contact me or else please close the question and rate the answer.
Wish you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello Doctor,
I have dandruff problem and I am trying to use natural remedies for that. Considering my PCOD problem, can I use biotin as I am afraid I would get much facial hair and weight gain. I don't have much hair fall (around 50 hair strands per day), my problem is I am not seeing new hair growing and day by day my hair is thinning and losing the shine.
I have dandruff problem and I am trying to use natural remedies for that. Considering my PCOD problem, can I use biotin as I am afraid I would get much facial hair and weight gain. I don't have much hair fall (around 50 hair strands per day), my problem is I am not seeing new hair growing and day by day my hair is thinning and losing the shine.
Brief Answer:
Biotin Forte safe to use
Detailed Answer:
Hello, thanks for getting back.
To eliminate dandruff, I usually suggest my patients to use Ketoconazole 1% shampoo which is available over the counter. Lather well, leave it for 5-8 minutes to act and wash off with warm water. Results are seen in a week or two.
Adressing your concern about side effects of biotin forte, as it is a multivitamin, it is devoid of side effects like facial hair and weight gain, thus is safe to consume. You can take Biotin forte once a day along with an iron supplement too.
Biotin Forte safe to use
Detailed Answer:
Hello, thanks for getting back.
To eliminate dandruff, I usually suggest my patients to use Ketoconazole 1% shampoo which is available over the counter. Lather well, leave it for 5-8 minutes to act and wash off with warm water. Results are seen in a week or two.
Adressing your concern about side effects of biotin forte, as it is a multivitamin, it is devoid of side effects like facial hair and weight gain, thus is safe to consume. You can take Biotin forte once a day along with an iron supplement too.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Doctor,
Is Biotin Forte available in India? I am from XXXXXXX and need a medicine which is available in XXXXXXX
Thanks
Is Biotin Forte available in India? I am from XXXXXXX and need a medicine which is available in XXXXXXX
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Yes, available in XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Yes, Biotin Forte is available in XXXXXXX over the counter. Enquire at your local drug store.
Yes, available in XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Yes, Biotin Forte is available in XXXXXXX over the counter. Enquire at your local drug store.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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