Biotin and Blepharitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blepharitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Biotin (biotin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Magnesium, and have Dry eyes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blepharitis when taking Biotin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 33,728 people who have side effects when taking Biotin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Biotin?

Biotin has active ingredients of biotin. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 35,393 Biotin users. Check the latest studies of Biotin.

What is Blepharitis?

Blepharitis (chronic inflammation of the eyelid) is found to be associated with 512 drugs and 690 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blepharitis.

On Jul, 20, 2026

33,728 people reported to have side effects when taking Biotin.
Among them, 15 people (0.04%) have Blepharitis.

Among these 15 people:

What is the gender of people who have Blepharitis when taking Biotin? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Blepharitis when taking Biotin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Biotin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Blepharitis? *

Eye Pain: 5 people, 33.33%
Visual Impairment: 3 people, 20.00%
Erythema Of Eyelid (redness of the eyelid): 3 people, 20.00%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 3 people, 20.00%
Vision Blurred: 3 people, 20.00%
Pain: 3 people, 20.00%
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (dry eyes): 3 people, 20.00%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 2 people, 13.33%
Depressed Mood: 2 people, 13.33%
Cyst (a closed sac): 2 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 20.00%
Diabetes: 3 people, 20.00%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 3 people, 20.00%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 13.33%
Onychoclasis (breaking of the nails): 2 people, 13.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 13.33%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 13.33%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 2 people, 13.33%
Neurotrophic Keratopathy (decreased corneal sensitivity and poor corneal healing): 2 people, 13.33%
Pain: 2 people, 13.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on biotin (the active ingredients of Biotin) and Biotin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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