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A member asked:

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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It sometimes helps: But you might need something better

Answered 11/2/2016

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I was diagnosed with scabies. My dermatologist told me to apply permethrin lotion 5% only on affected areas for 10 days continuous. I read online that only one application a week is necessary. Should I be heeding the docs advice?

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I lose hair since I arrived USA, I was on dermatologist and she said its tellogenium effluvium. Than I started using rogaine and I lose ever more hair. Im on rogaine for 4 weeks. Should I stop?

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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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