Shall I take Biotin capsules for hair loss?
Patient: Hi,I am Aditya 22 years old working professional and I am suffering from hair loss kindly suggest me some steps or any medicine to stop it and to regain the same. I have heard about biotin capsules if its good for hairs so please let me know in bangalore where its available. Doctor: Thank you for the question.Hair loss is associated to many factors .But hair loss due to heredity is usually seenKindly get yourself first checked for routine blood investigations such as hemoglobin etc. If all the tests are normal, then you could start applying Minoxidil solution 2% or 5% . this should be supplemented with multivitamins .Biotin is usually found in multivitamins. Regular exercise/yoga ,stree free life style and balanced diet will all be helpful in reducing hair loss. You will begin to notice hair growth after a period of 6-8 weeks after following all the steps which is advisedBest Regards,Dr Nithin