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Is biotin safe for my 4 yr old to take for her issues with hair growth? even if it may or may not work; is it safe?

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Biotin is safe: Biotin is a vitamin, helps in growth of hair,people with thinning of hair use it as it is prescribed by doctors. Biotin is good for skin and nails growth .

Answered 1/5/2019

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