Review
A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss.
Deepa P Patel, Shane M Swink, Leslie Castelo-Soccio
ReviewSkin appendage disorders2017
Research Facts
A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss.
Deepa P Patel, Shane M Swink, Leslie Castelo-Soccio
Review · Moderate · 2017
Findings

Biotin only actually works if you have a biotin deficiency or a specific condition like brittle nails—and those cases are rare. For healthy people with normal hair and nails, there's basically no evidence it does anything, despite all the marketing hype.

Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Skin appendage disorders
Methodology

Researchers searched medical databases for all studies and case reports on biotin's effects on hair and nails, then analyzed what the evidence actually showed.

Funded By

Funding not disclosed in abstract