Nature's Bounty Hair Skin & Nails and Itching: What Users Say

• Ver...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2020

For Dietary Supplementation "I bought this to help with exactly what it says...hair, skin & nails. I had no issues the first few days, but a rash slowly came on the sides of my neck, then chin, eyes next, and now all over my neck, face, and both arms. I’ve taken Benadryl for three days, completely stopped the vitamins & applied hydrocortisone to no avail. The rash isn’t budging, it just keeps spreading and itching. Please DO NOT take this. It’s not worth the risk!! I wish I could see follow-ups from other users so that I can at least have an idea of how long this is going to last??!!"

• 051...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2020

For Dietary Supplementation "I began taking this product on 4/17/20 (2 gummies a day). I was in the ER by the 19th. I resumed taking the gummies on the 22nd, and after yet another episode, I sent an email to consumer affairs about this poison. If you look on sites like Amazon or Walmart, the reviews are terrific. Drugs.com was the only reliable review source, and I wish I would’ve found this site prior to my purchase. Symptoms started with skin irritation, insomnia, bloating, diarrhea, and a metallic taste in my mouth. Symptoms graduated to my entire face inflamed with hives, severe facial and neck swelling, dizziness, sudden drop in blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, and frozen fingertips that graduated to my entire body trembling and headaches. I felt like I was on the verge of a heart attack. I’m healing now from the episode I had yesterday. I’m still not feeling too well, and I just pray that I can flush my system of this rubbish soon. I want NB held accountable for this toxin they’re selling!"

• Jer...
• May 26, 2020

For Dietary Supplementation "Do not take Nature's Bounty Hair Skin and Nails! I developed a bad rash, and I believe an enlarged lymph node after starting this supplement about a month ago. I feel itchy all of the time all over my body. Just came to the realization tonight that the supplement is the cause of my condition. Definitely not taking any more of this supplement!"

• Ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2019

For Dietary Supplementation "I had been taking generic gummy supplements for hair, skin, and nails for 5 months and did notice a difference in my hair and nails. When I ran out of gummies, I decided to try Nature's Bounty extra strength hair, skin, and nails pills. After taking one pill a day for 3 days, I began breaking out in hives on my arms and behind my ears. I continued taking the pills for 3 more days, thinking they weren't the cause. Once I stopped taking them, I still had hives and severe itching. Neither over-the-counter antihistamines nor hydrocortisone helped alleviate the symptoms. Since the rash continued for days after I stopped taking the supplement, I tried it again, thinking it couldn't have been it. Sure enough, that night I was waking up just to itch my arms. I never took these supplements again, but it is day 3 after the last pill I took, and the hives and itching continue."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2021

For Dietary Supplementation "Good thing I've read comments from this site, now I'm relieved. I started using Bounty for hair, skin, and nails a week ago. My skin was fine before taking it, but some rash and itchiness developed since day two of taking the pills. I think I have to stop it now since I'm scared of the possible things that may happen to me. Being cautious on the drugs or pills to be ingested should be considered in buying this kind of product. Most people commented a serious problem on their end while taking this drug, so I guess Bounty should make a recall on their products. I am not buying any Bounty products anymore. It's traumatizing since I can recall that this is the cause of my allergies as well back in February. I've learned my lesson."

• Jay...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 8, 2021

For Dietary Supplementation "I am a 37-year-old male construction worker, and I have been using Nature's Bounty gummies for my hair, skin, and nails for over two years now. About three weeks after my first dose, I noticed my thumbnails were like freaking daggers... I was accidentally cutting my thighs and forehead just getting dressed! My hair is also about 26 inches long, strong, and shiny blonde. In construction, I use my hands all day. I use my nails to pry and scrape, and even my thumbnail as a screwdriver. I love these gummies, I really believe they work great for me. I have never experienced any itching or rashes. I get headaches, but I've also got a slew of medical issues, and I am on pain meds from pain management. I may get the occasional constipation, but I get that from my meds too. In closing, I stand by Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin, and Nails as a great product that works very well for me."

• Gol...
• June 12, 2021

For Dietary Supplementation "I took gummies for a few months. Wrote review on 4/7/21. Have had a terrible rash since taking. When I take a hot shower, the rash comes out...when in the sun, the rash comes out! ALL OVER BODY RASH! Went to the doctor. He researched vitamin. He explained that biotin is water soluble, so what your body doesn't need, you will pee out, other ingredients are fat soluble, which means that it sticks to your cells. He put me on daily Zyrtec, which helps with itching, however, a month later still the same. How long does it take for this stuff to get out of your system? Guess I will be making another appointment. Ruining my whole summer!"

• Mil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2018

For Dietary Supplementation "I started taking these on September 28, and my last dosage was on October 3rd. So, for 6 days, I endured itching on my head and mostly the back of my head near my ears and neck. The itching intensified, so I decided to stop taking them."

• Rem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2021

For Dietary Supplementation "A week into taking these vitamins, I actually thought I had lice, as I have a severe itch on the back of my neck, hairline, and the back of my ears. Stopped a day ago and waiting for the itch to go away."

• Tra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2021

For Dietary Supplementation "Arms are broken out in a rash… itchy skin all over, diarrhea, and headaches. I didn’t realize my insomnia may also be caused by these vitamins. I have been taking them for 3 weeks. It’s the only thing I take-no other medications. Side effects started immediately. I went to my doctor thinking I had some autoimmune issue-stopped the vitamin and my rash got better, stomach is better, and sleeping again. I WISH I had read reviews before taking this nightmare of a supplement! It definitely needs to be discontinued based on what I am reading on here."

• Ree...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2019

For Dietary Supplementation "I started taking these Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails two weeks ago. It was not until today that I made the connection my constant itching and vertigo are caused by these vitamins. I just threw the entire bottle away. The itching is driving me crazy."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2021

For Dietary Supplementation "After about a week of taking this product, my scalp got really itchy. It feels like it's on fire, and I have a rash on my face and arms. I'm itchy all over. I hope this goes away soon. I took the pill form of these before and was fine, so it must be something in the gummies."

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2019

For Dietary Supplementation "I used this product for a week. Didn't take the 3 pills recommended because it seemed like a lot. Took one a day. I started to itch everywhere and have a rash. It has caused me to have dermagraphism. I have to take Zyrtec every day now because if I don't, I will be itching from head to toe, have a rash, and when I scratch, I will welt up. Zyrtec keeps me from itching and the rash happening. It also keeps me from welting up bad when I scratch. When something touches my skin, it still leaves a red mark, but at least I don't itch, have the rash, and welt up. If I could rewind time, I would and never have taken this product. I wish they would take it off the market."

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2020

For Dietary Supplementation "I, like many, have broken out in a severe, painful rash all over my arms. It is so painful, and nothing helps relieve the pain and itchiness. I only took them for a week. My skin seemed to get worse, and the rash is terrible."

• Rhe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 24, 2020

For Dietary Supplementation "Head started itching like crazy after 3 1/2 weeks of using the product as directed. Had my family check my head for vermin and any other scalp conditions, and they saw nothing. I was absolutely going insane. Kept trying to figure out what, if anything, had changed in my normal routine: medications, hair products, etc., and nothing had until I remembered I had started this supplement 3 1/2 weeks prior and did a search on side effects. I’ve discontinued the product."

• Pup...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2020

For Dietary Supplementation "I was super slow at figuring out how bad these were affecting me. I started these 3 months ago after my mother-in-law said she took the gummy ones. The store only had these ones, not that I would ever take the others after my experience. I was insanely itchy at the beginning and had headaches every day for two weeks but thought it must have been something else. I stopped taking them after I forgot. Then a month later, I remembered them. Symptoms came back, not so itchy, not always a headache, but I developed a sore throat and mild nausea. I thought, oh no, I got COVID. Had a negative test. Bullet dodged. Then the yeast infection came on. Could not kick it. My doctor prescribed me meds, and I had stopped taking the supplement at that time. Then once again I remembered I had these horrible things! Developed a sore throat and a yeast infection within 3 days, and it all clicked finally. Stay away from these things. Not sure what other damage I did to my body..."

• Emm...
• September 15, 2017

For Dietary Supplementation "I started taking these gummies almost 3 months ago. I didn't have any major side effects in the beginning, maybe just a sore stomach at first, but that's normal as your body has to adjust to this new supplement. I started to see around a month that my hair was getting longer. It used to be a little past my shoulders, and now it's halfway down my back. So I did see some results with these, but everyone's body handles stuff differently, so maybe it worked for me but won't work for someone else. My hair has always been extremely slow growing, but I noticed a faster pace with the help of these. BUT I did start to get nonstop itchiness all over my arms and legs... I kept putting lotion because doctors thought I had really dry skin, but it's these, so be careful."

• kBa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 16, 2018

For Dietary Supplementation "Did they work? Yes. My nails and hair were flourishing. But! I had a horrible reaction to them. Severe itching all over my body. Started with my legs. Went on for months because I didn’t think I could be allergic to a vitamin. Went to a dermatologist and everything and got diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. I’ve cut them out after finally getting the brains to read the reviews after a friend said she got bad acne from them. So I’m now waiting for them to get out of my system and weaning myself off the itchy allergy meds I’m on. Hope it doesn’t take long!"

• Jad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2019

For Dietary Supplementation "I started using this product almost a month ago. My hair was really thin, and I had numerous bald patches. It's even worse now since using it. I have lost a lot more of my hair this time, worse, constant itching everywhere nonstop. My scalp now has sores, and it's terribly damaged, worse than before. I drink more than 8 glasses of water per day. So disappointed and embarrassed by how my hair looks now."

• gue...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2021

For Dietary Supplementation "I have been experiencing what feels like cuts and rashes on my face, itchy scalp and skin at night, tight headaches, and itchiness around my lips and eyes. These 'vitamins' need to be taken off the shelves immediately. I couldn't figure out what was happening, I figured it was a reaction to an old foundation but realized these supplements had been something new in my routine. I will no longer be taking these and have been using Neosporin to help with the rashes. Just wash them with Q-tips and apply the ointment on like three times a day. It helps."

• gue...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2021

For Dietary Supplementation "I have been experiencing what feels like cuts and rashes on my face, itchy scalp and skin at night, tight headaches, and itchiness around my lips and eyes. These 'vitamins' need to be taken off the shelves immediately. I couldn't figure out what was happening, I figured it was a reaction to an old foundation but realized these supplements had been something new in my routine. I will no longer be taking these and have been using Neosporin to help with the rashes. Just wash them with Q-tips and apply the ointment on like three times a day. It helps."

• ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2022

For Dietary Supplementation "It's been a week since I started feeling itchiness. I thought it was mosquito bites or bedbug bites or ant bites. But it was really a different kind of itchiness. Also, the swelling on my neck and feeling bloated all the time. I thought I just gained some weight, but looking into the scale, it's the same number. Then I stumbled upon this website. I am disappointed I bought and took this vitamin into my system. Never again will I buy a vitamin without going through it."

• Hot...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 10, 2021

For Dietary Supplementation "I started taking the Nature's Bounty Hair Skin & Nails pills, followed the directions (3 pills per day), and have broken out in red bumps that itch, turn into a rash, and then turn dry and flaky all over my body, even my scalp. It took me getting a biopsy from a dermatologist to figure out it was these pills! DO NOT take these! Like the other posters have stated, these should be taken off the market."

• KMB...
• September 25, 2020

For Dietary Supplementation "I started taking Nature's Bounty Hair Skin and Nails about 8 months ago. I experienced an itchy scalp and did not connect this to the supplement. About 3 months ago, however, I began experiencing severely painful itchy arms that dermatologists were unable to identify. After exhausting all treatments (steroids, Benadryl, antihistamines, allergy creams, etc.), I consulted another doctor who helped me journal and identify supplements and/or changes to my diet just prior to the itchy conditions. We identified that I started this supplement 2 weeks before the itchy scalp symptoms began. This has been an absolutely horrible experience for me. I have spent hundreds of dollars on doctors, lotions, creams, antihistamines, etc. Also, some random headaches and stomach pain that I had not experienced previously, but the worst of my side effects is the itchy, painful arms that nothing but ice relieves."

• Oce...
• August 4, 2016

For Dietary Supplementation "Postpartum hair loss: The 2nd day of taking this, I had a bad headache, but I get them occasionally, so I didn't connect the two. The 3rd time, I woke up at 4 am and had severe hives covering my body. I took two Benadryl and waited an hour or so. It helped relieve the itching, but my throat began to swell, and it was difficult to breathe. My husband took me to the ER, and I was given steroids and Pepcid. Finally, the hives went away, and I felt better, so I was discharged and slept for like 4 hours. Woke up with a headache, so I took more Benadryl, which the doctor advised. All this to say, I will not be taking it anymore. I'll wear a scarf until my hair grows back! Not worth it! Plus, they smell so bad, and one night I kept belching that awful taste."