Question 1

please clarify difference between biotin and biotin forte in regards to supplements?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin vs. brand: Biotin is one of the B vitamins; it occurs in many foods and is in many different supplements. Biotin Forte is one particular supplement product that has a high dose of biotin, 5 mg, but that dose is safe and some benefits of biotin may require high doses. See https://draxe.com/biotin-benefits/
and http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/vitamins/biotin
for details.

Question 2

if i'm taking biotin forte with zinc, but i also eat good diet with lots of beans and b vitamin foods- will this cause excess b and zinc to build up?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no worry about B vitamins "building up." The only B vitamin that our body stores is B12 and it is non-toxic. The only B vitamin known to be toxic is B6 but one usually has to take over 200 mg/day; it is impossible to get anywhere near that via diet.
Zinc toxicity is not known unless one ingests at least 100 mg/day long-term. Diet levels never approach this. 
So no need to worry.

Question 3

why do some docs suggest biotin forte for telogen effluvium, but others say it won't help? should i not trust my dermatologist who told me to take it?

Accepted Answer

It sometimes helps: But you might need something better

Question 4

derm suggested biotin forte with zinc 3mg/day for hair loss. is there any research to support this helping hair loss/growth?

Accepted Answer

NO: There is no scientifically based medical evidence that ANY nutritional supplementation helps avoid male pattern baldness!

Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 5

i am 24 year old guy suffering from hair loss. i've been on biotin and rogaine medication for about 2 years, haven't seen noticeable difference. help!

Accepted Answer

Often fails: Biotin isn't going to help. If you have alopecia areata, nothing will help. This is probably too long for telogen effluvium. Especially if you're naturally blessed with a lot of great body hair and a thick beard, rogaine may not slow male pattern baldness. Shave your head, grow some great facial hair, hit the gym, and embrace your full masculinity. Nothing looks better than a buffed, balding man.

Question 6

vitamin question. can biotin interfere with seizure medication. i'm on keppra (levetiracetam) and want to take something for my hair loss.

Accepted Answer

Biotin &amp; Keppra (levetiracetam): Although there is no evidence that biotin interacts with any medication, there are some medications that may deplete biotin levels. These include those used to control seizures.  It is best to first talk to your health care provider before starting biotin or any other vitamin supplement.   This includes topical Rogaine for hair loss as there can be an interaction with Keppra (levetiracetam).

Question 7

can i take vit c, glutathione at 7.20am, medication(antibiotic,nocolut,painkillers) 11.20am, biotin, l-lysine 3.20pm n same medication at 8.20pm?

Accepted Answer

There are a number: of unanswered questions here but I will go ahead and make a couple of comments. I don't think the timing of when to take your supplements is an issue. It would be unusual to have an antibiotic and painkillers that are only dosed twice a day, and if they were, they should be close to 12 hours apart. Nocolut, a progesterone, would only be once a day. Prescribing doctor(s) can clarify. Good wishes:)

Question 8

is there an effect on taking biotin while using minoxidil?

Accepted Answer

: There is no interaction between the two.

Question 9

is the effects of biotin pills are different depends on the brand or its the same effect but different name brand ?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know: Because vitamins are sold otc and not assessed for efficacy by the fda it is not possible to tell differences from product to product. Whether or not this is accurate advice i don't know, but the more popular name brands are said to be more reliable.  Hope that helped.

Question 10

red dots on the skin due to biotin?

Accepted Answer

No: Biotin even in very high doses should cause red spots. Any other changes - medicines, supplements? If it persists or gets worse see dermatologist.

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Please clarify difference between biotin and biotin forte in regards to supplements?

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If i'm taking biotin forte with zinc, but i also eat good diet with lots of beans and b vitamin foods- will this cause excess b and zinc to build up?

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Why do some docs suggest biotin forte for telogen effluvium, but others say it won't help? should i not trust my dermatologist who told me to take it?

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Derm suggested biotin forte with zinc 3mg/day for hair loss. is there any research to support this helping hair loss/growth?

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I am 24 year old guy suffering from hair loss. i've been on biotin and rogaine medication for about 2 years, haven't seen noticeable difference. help!

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Vitamin question. can biotin interfere with seizure medication. i'm on keppra (levetiracetam) and want to take something for my hair loss.

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Can i take vit c, glutathione at 7.20am, medication(antibiotic,nocolut,painkillers) 11.20am, biotin, l-lysine 3.20pm n same medication at 8.20pm?

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Is there an effect on taking biotin while using minoxidil?

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Is the effects of biotin pills are different depends on the brand or its the same effect but different name brand ?

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Red dots on the skin due to biotin?

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