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A member asked:
Hi, i have been taking biotin 5000 mcg for a little over a month and i just stopped it last week because i realized it was causing acne.help!
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Are your sure??: Many factors cause acne. If stopping biotin really is the answer, you will know over the next few months. Stay in touch about this.
Answered 3/31/2014
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