biotin supplements and acne?

[crazyplantlady 70]

Hello!

I was sleeved a few months ago, and had been taking 5000 mcg Biotin daily, as well as other Multivitamins as directed by my doctor at time of sleevage.

Recently I feel like my hair has started falling out more than normal, which I guess I just have to make my peace with.

To help for faster regrowth, I have doubled my intake of Biotin to 10000 mcg, but my face, which had been soooooo clear has started to break out

I have read lots of articles, and half of them seem to say there is a correlation with large amounts of biotin and acne, and the other half say that there is no correlation.

The articles that say that excessive biotin does cause acne say that drinking large amounts of Water will get rid of the acne,,. but I have been drinking large amounts of water... every day.

Has anyone else experienced this effect from biotin? I'm thinking of just going back to 5000 mcg since I had no problems, but I don't know if it is the biotin causing my skin to break out, or if there is a way I can take the biotin and help my hair grow back too.

Any comments on experience or advice will be helpful!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I refuse to ever take Biotin again. It always breaks me out even if i chug Water.

People take it because it is cheap. I would rather take a more costly Vitamin that does the job, like Phyto, and avoid the breakouts.

[crazyplantlady 70]

I refuse to ever take Biotin again. It always breaks me out even if i chug Water.

People take it because it is cheap. I would rather take a more costly Vitamin that does the job, like Phyto, and avoid the breakouts.

Can you tell me more about your experience? How much Phyto did you take?

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

These are the only hair Vitamins that don't make me break out. http://m.sephora.com/product/P2884?icid2=phyto_lp_bestsellers_carousel

Just don't take them with Iron, they have zinc. So take them a few hours away from you Iron.< /p>

Edited April 26, 2016 by OutsideMatchInside

[crazyplantlady 70]

Thanks so much! I will check those pills out.

Does anyone else have a different or similar experience with Biotin?

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@@crazyplantlady

You aren't going to get a lot of good hair/skin/nail responses on this site.

Google Biotin and Acne and you will get tons of hits. It is a very common and well known side effect.