A 23-year-old female asked:

Is biotin a good supplement to stop extreme hair fall? plus suggest any good supplements to stop extreme hairfall.

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Dr. Randy Bakeranswered

Holistic Medicine 42 years experience

See Doc to check: While biotin may help hair grow faster, it's unlikely to reverse extreme hair loss. I advise seeing a doctor to find the cause. Common causes include hypothyroidism & pcos, both associated with obesity. Neodipar and other medicines can cause hair loss as a side effect, as can iron deficiency anemia. See http://abcnews.Go.Com/health/womenshealth/reasons-losing-hair/story?Id=13320129#.Uznq-ii-5dh.

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