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A member asked:

Started taking biotin, 3wks, 5,000 mcg. skin looks horrible. does biotin cause breakouts? am i taking too much? recommend dosage?

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Why did you do it?: Nobody knows why, but biotin seems to make acne flare. Why are you taking the stuff? Get your acne under control with topical benzoyl peroxide and/or retinoic acid; this should be sufficient but if you need to add prescription-strength medicine, talk with your physician.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 1/1/2016

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