What is Biotin?
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Biotin is a vitamin found in small amounts in numerous foods. It is used for preventing and treating biotin deficiency associated with pregnancy, long-term tube feeding, malnutrition, and rapid weight loss.
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How do members experience Biotin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair loss | 93 | 32 | |
| General health | 75 | 30 | |
| Hair thinning | 72 | 22 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 25 | 24 | |
| Brittle nails | 15 | 9 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hair loss | 2 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Feet tingling | 1 | |
| Keratosis pilaris | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 98 |
Member evaluations
trpaquinn
evaluated on Jun 04, 2019
- Perceived effectiveness for hair thinning: Slight
- Side effects: None
amcor2002
evaluated on May 15, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for pyroluria syndrome: None
- Side effects: None
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daiseyblue
evaluated on Jul 07, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for hair thinning: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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