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Since biotin deficiency can lead to thinning of the hair, some people claim that taking biotin supplements can thicken hair and stimulate growth. Biotin is available in pill or tablet form, and there are also with biotin-enriched hair products. These products can be expensive and some brands aren't as reputable as others. But the good news is that many foods are also rich with biotin—many of which are listed below. This article discusses the possible benefits of biotin for your hair and health.
It also covers the potential side effects that may come with biotin supplements. Biotin is an essential vitamin—meaning that your body needs this micronutrient to function properly. The biotin you consume in foods helps your body turn the food you eat protein, carbohydrates, and fat into energy. Taking a biotin supplement is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency. However, some biotin supplements claim to have additional health benefits that are not supported by scientific evidence.
This video has been medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD. Manufacturers claim that shampoo, conditioner, hair oils , masks, and creams containing biotin can thicken hair, increase fullness, and add shine.
A handful of research studies have shown that biotin supplementation may help stimulate hair regrowth in people who have a clinical biotin deficiency or alopecia hair loss. That said, researchers also note that hair regrowth is often caused by many factors and may not be due to biotin supplementation at all. Furthermore, there is no evidence that biotin supplementation is beneficial for people who do not have an underlying condition causing their hair to thin.
Colaco says the one exception is the very few people with an actual biotin deficiency. So many dermatologists still recommend it, as there is also no evidence that it can hurt you.
Another consideration is the actual cause of the hair loss. Samolitis breaks down one condition, telogen effluvium , which causes you to lose more hair than normal, but typically it remedies itself. You may take a biotin supplement to help with regrowth or length and attribute any growth to the biotin, when it may have nothing to do with the growth.
However, it can reverse on its own. I'm going to just stop growing for a little while,' while your body is recovering from this stress. Then, when the stress goes away, the hair is like, 'Okay, we're gonna start growing again. Online beauty communities on platforms like Reddit have discussed anecdotal correlations between taking biotin supplements and breakouts. The experts interviewed for this story say there haven't been clinical studies to prove whether or not taking biotin can result in acne or breakouts.
However, if you feel you're having a skin reaction that may be a result of your daily biotin supplement, you could be onto something. One of the most popular hair-health supplements on the market is Country Life Maxi-Hair Plus, which contains 5, mcg of biotin along with vitamins A, C, and E, calcium, folate, zinc, and more.
Users say a good choice for a B-vitamin booster is Garden of Life Vitamin Code Raw B-Complex, which contains mcg of biotin and other vitamins derived from raw, organic fruits and vegetables. Perhaps the best place to start is with changes to your diet or lifestyle.
Eating foods like salmon, tuna, and walnuts that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids can improve hair health. Avoiding cigarettes can eliminate the damage that smoking does to your hair. And if you blow dry your hair or use hot styling tools, you should know that heat is a common cause of dry, brittle hair. Johnson advises. Massaging your scalp will increase blood flow to your scalp, which can help encourage hair growth. You can do this with just your fingers, or you can massage in creams or oils.
Aloe vera can help unblock clogged hair follicles, and coconut oil, fish oil, or castor oil can make your hair more lustrous. Essential oils like rosemary oil, geranium oil, and lemon oil may help hair grow, and even onion juice can stimulate hair regrowth and treat conditions like alopecia areata patchy hair loss —as long as you can stand the smell. To pamper your hair with something special, try a hair mask made with egg yolks and olive oil or cinnamon and olive oil.
Mix the ingredients together and apply them to your hair for minutes before showering.
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