Question:
with biotin, how many milagrams should i be taking for my hair loss?

WHICH IS BETTER SILICA OR BIOTIN? IM ONE YEAR OUT FROM MY MEDIAL GASTIC BYPASS. IM NOT LOOSING HAIR BUT I FIND THAT MY HAIR IS REAL THIN IN FRONT.    — ROSIE408 (posted on August 26, 2009)

August 26, 2009
I was having a similar problem and was only taking 1000 mg a day then i read on one of the websites that you can safely take 5000 mg a day so now i am taking 2500 mg pill in the am and another 2500 mg pill in the evening. Also Aveeno now makes a shampoo and conditioner that i found to be very helpful.
   — heythere

August 26, 2009
I have been using a generic form of Rogaine for over eight years. It is a topical liquid you use twice a day. I buy mine at the Wal mart. Its in a pink box and its called Minoxidil (for women) . You get a three month supply for less than $20.00. Its the best produce I have used on my hair. I am still losing hair however the Minoxidil has kept the top of my head from going nearly bald from heridity.Good Luck, Karen
   — karreen

August 26, 2009
My dietician told me you also have to take zinc and that zinc is more significant than the biotin regarding your hair - although I was told to take 2,000 mg of biotin as well.
   — zimra

August 26, 2009
I had thought about starting to take biotin pre-WLS, but then started reading on here about biotin causing hair growth where it's not wanted... (i.e. above the upper lip on women). Has anyone experienced this? I wonder how often that happens.
   — Libby R.

August 26, 2009
I am in the process of having the RNY. My hair is VERY thin and my surgeon told me to double my biotin and zinc. I take 10,000mcg (this is equal to 10 mg) of biotin and 100 mg of zinc (usually one pill is 50 mg). I can feel stubble's but my hair doesn't look any thicker. I can't afford to lose any after surgery, but I know I will. I have two wigs standing by and will be in the process soon of a wiglet - or maybe just lots of pretty hats. LOL
   — Ambria

August 27, 2009
I take 2500 Mg biotin and my hair is filling back in. I have not heard of it causing facial hair. I have been taking it for six months no problems.
   — trible