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Is Biotin The Cause For Outbreak Of Facial Acne?

How long does biotin stay in your system? I Began taking a biotin supplement about 2 months ago, and noticed that I started breaking out. I discontinued taking it one month ago, but the acne is worse and will not go away. I am currently using panoxyl cleanser (for the past 4 days) in hopes that my face will clear up soon. Could the biotin still be in my system? Thanks so much!
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of outbreak of facial acne which occur when clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. Well it does not seems to be due to biotin as it will be eliminated from your system in 72 hours. I would suggest you to wash your face with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your face once a week. drink 5-6 glasses of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Apply Clindamycin gel and Benzoyl peroxide containing gel over the acne. Avoid any steroid based cream. You should apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day as this is safe and natural extract of cereals.If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and get it examined and go for micro-abrasion and chemical peeling. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Biotin The Cause For Outbreak Of Facial Acne?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of outbreak of facial acne which occur when clogged pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum ,dead skin and bacteria get infected. Well it does not seems to be due to biotin as it will be eliminated from your system in 72 hours. I would suggest you to wash your face with mild soap and cold water twice a day , exfoliate your face once a week. drink 5-6 glasses of water daily and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet. Apply Clindamycin gel and Benzoyl peroxide containing gel over the acne. Avoid any steroid based cream. You should apply aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream twice a day as this is safe and natural extract of cereals.If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and get it examined and go for micro-abrasion and chemical peeling. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari