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A member asked:

I take biotin for hair growth; but i wanted to know if it would work if i were to take the powder out of my capsules and put them in my conditioner?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Probably not: The biotin is incorporated into the production of the hair follicle in the bulb of the hair follicle beneath the skin. You need to ingest it.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/26/2016

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Biotin: No, adding biotin powder to conditioner will not work. Biotin, a type of vitamin B supplement should be taken orally.

Answered 12/26/2016

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