biotin leads to acne and sebum on scalp ?? Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/17/2024
User is experiencing increased sebum, dandruff, and acne after taking a supplement containing biotin, iron, zinc, and calcium pantothenate along with finasteride. They are questioning if biotin is the cause and whether they should stop taking it.
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