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Hair Loss. Using Onion Treatment, Mild Hair Growth. Hair Loss Due To Biotin Deficiency?

hello sir, I am XXXX I have been suffering hair loss for 3years, now I am wearing a wig. But now I can see a new growth of hair on my bald areas (not so much)by the onion treatment of about 3months. But it didnot grow. Is it any cause of biotin deficiency .......Please replay me With thanks and regards
Mon, 5 Nov 2012
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Hello. I'm sorry you're having problems with your hair.
Biotin deficiency is very rare. In fact, the only two situations associated with biotin deficiency are prolonged intravenous feeding without biotin supplementation and prolonged consumption of raw egg whites (a protein called avidin in egg whites binds biotin and prevents its absorption from the intestine). Unless one of those situations describes you, it's unlikely your hair loss is due to biotin deficiency, and there's no good evidence that taking extra biotin will improve hair growth unless you ARE biotin deficient.
However, biotin supplements are relatively cheap, and taking extra biotin certainly won't do any harm. 1,000 to 5,000 mcg daily is a reasonable dosage range. In the meantime, I urge you to see a dermatologist to determine the cause of your hair loss and discuss other treatment options.
Good luck!
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Hair Loss. Using Onion Treatment, Mild Hair Growth. Hair Loss Due To Biotin Deficiency?

Hello. I m sorry you re having problems with your hair. Biotin deficiency is very rare. In fact, the only two situations associated with biotin deficiency are prolonged intravenous feeding without biotin supplementation and prolonged consumption of raw egg whites (a protein called avidin in egg whites binds biotin and prevents its absorption from the intestine). Unless one of those situations describes you, it s unlikely your hair loss is due to biotin deficiency, and there s no good evidence that taking extra biotin will improve hair growth unless you ARE biotin deficient. However, biotin supplements are relatively cheap, and taking extra biotin certainly won t do any harm. 1,000 to 5,000 mcg daily is a reasonable dosage range. In the meantime, I urge you to see a dermatologist to determine the cause of your hair loss and discuss other treatment options. Good luck!