Hair, Skin & Nails
Generic name:biotin (oral) [ BYE-oh-tin ]
Brand names: Appearex, Cyto B7, Hair, Skin & Nails
Drug class:Vitamins
What is Hair, Skin & Nails?
Hair, Skin & Nails is a form of vitamin B found in foods. This medicine helps the body break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Hair, Skin & Nails has been used in alternative medicine as a likely effective aid in treating or preventing this medicine deficiency. This medicine deficiency can be caused by malnutrition, rapid weight loss, long-term tube feeding, and other medical conditions.
Hair, Skin & Nails has also been used to treat seborrhea (skin rash) in babies. However, research has shown that this medicine may not be effective in treating this condition.
Other uses not proven with research have included treating brittle nails or thinning hair, diabetes, nerve pain, and other conditions.
It is not certain whether Hair, Skin & Nails is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. This medicine should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Hair, Skin & Nails is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Hair, Skin & Nails may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this product if you are allergic to Hair, Skin & Nails.
Before using Hair, Skin & Nails, talk to your healthcare provider. Your dose needs may be different:
if you have kidney disease;
if you have had stomach surgery; or
if you smoke.
Ask a doctor before using Hair, Skin & Nails if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are nursing.
Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.
How should I take Hair, Skin & Nails?
When considering the use of herbal supplements, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.
If you choose to use Hair, Skin & Nails, use it as directed on the package or as...
