Nature's Bounty Hair Skin & Nails and Rash: 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??!!"

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2020

For Dietary Supplementation "Let me start off by saying that reading these comments has been a revelation of sorts. I, like many, suffered from severe rashes when taking these vitamins. However, because I was on other medications, it was difficult to figure out what the cause of the rashes was. After taking 2 vitamins nightly for roughly one month, the rashes became unbearable, and I visited a dermatologist. Long story short, I was on a regimen of antihistamines, but the rash persisted. Following 2 skin biopsies and hundreds of dollars in copays, the dermatologist found that the rash was hives from something I was ingesting. I literally had to stop everything and go through exclusion of vitamins, medications, foods, etc. Nearly a year later, I attempted to reintroduce these vitamins, and lo and behold, I am covered in a rash. Nature’s Bounty should pull these vitamins and hope they don’t get hit with a lawsuit."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2020

For Dietary Supplementation "Let me start off by saying that reading these comments has been a revelation of sorts. I, like many, suffered from severe rashes when taking these vitamins. However, because I was on other medications, it was difficult to figure out what the cause of the rashes was. After taking 2 vitamins nightly for roughly one month, the rashes became unbearable, and I visited a dermatologist. Long story short, I was on a regimen of antihistamines, but the rash persisted. Following 2 skin biopsies and hundreds of dollars in copays, the dermatologist found that the rash was hives from something I was ingesting. I literally had to stop everything and go through exclusion of vitamins, medications, foods, etc. Nearly a year later, I attempted to reintroduce these vitamins, and lo and behold, I am covered in a rash. Nature’s Bounty should pull these vitamins and hope they don’t get hit with a lawsuit."

• 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!"

• PMB...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2019

For Dietary Supplementation "After about 4 days, I developed an itchy rash around my mouth and on my eyelids. I never thought a hair, skin, and nails vitamin would do something like this, so I unfortunately continued to take it. Fast forward another 3 days, and I felt like I could claw my eyelids and mouth area. These areas are now also slightly inflamed. I decided to Google reviews, and what do you know? Seems like this is a common reaction. I personally believe these should be pulled from the market. I’m just hoping after a good detox my skin goes back to normal. I’m documenting with pictures just in case I need to pursue this further, and I’d suggest others do the same. I’d really like to hear from others who’ve had a similar experience if, when you stopped taking this, your healthy skin returned. I’m very worried I’ve permanently done damage."

• 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!"

• Emm...
• January 29, 2017

For Dietary Supplementation "This is effective, but be very wary of side effects. I had an incredibly severe reaction. I was born with asthma, but it became very mild after age 8. For over a year, I was on a similar vitamin before switching over to this one. After the first day, I noticed my nails were growing whiter and stronger. However, I looked like I had a sudden breakout. They were hives. Two to three days, I was bedridden with asthma, flu-like symptoms, severe rash, vomiting. At five to seven days, my throat swelled shut and I was in the E.R. Seven days ago, I was put on prednisone and stopped taking this vitamin. I know it was a reaction because I took the vitamin today and ended up in anaphylactic shock, back in the E.R. I have never been so incapacitated and ill. Be careful."

• Emm...
• January 29, 2017

For Dietary Supplementation "This is effective, but be very wary of side effects. I had an incredibly severe reaction. I was born with asthma, but it became very mild after age 8. For over a year, I was on a similar vitamin before switching over to this one. After the first day, I noticed my nails were growing whiter and stronger. However, I looked like I had a sudden breakout. They were hives. Two to three days, I was bedridden with asthma, flu-like symptoms, severe rash, vomiting. At five to seven days, my throat swelled shut and I was in the E.R. Seven days ago, I was put on prednisone and stopped taking this vitamin. I know it was a reaction because I took the vitamin today and ended up in anaphylactic shock, back in the E.R. I have never been so incapacitated and ill. Be careful."

• 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."

• 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."

• Tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2018

For Dietary Supplementation "DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. I wish I had read reviews before purchasing the gummies, I am currently covered in hives and a crazy skin rash on my torso region. I had a metallic taste in my mouth (I thought I was pregnant) and crazy diarrhea, I was always frequenting the bathroom. I have stopped taking them, and I am hopefully praying the rash on my chest clears."

• Tan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2018

For Dietary Supplementation "DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. I wish I had read reviews before purchasing the gummies, I am currently covered in hives and a crazy skin rash on my torso region. I had a metallic taste in my mouth (I thought I was pregnant) and crazy diarrhea, I was always frequenting the bathroom. I have stopped taking them, and I am hopefully praying the rash on my chest clears."

• 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."

• Jan...
• January 27, 2016

For Dietary Supplementation "The Hair, Skin & Nails product I bought has PABA in it. After several days of taking this multivitamin, I thought my hair was looking better, but I developed an itchy rash all over my torso (mostly on my back). I don't know whether to attribute this problem to the vitamins (and PABA in particular), but since I've stopped taking the vitamins, the rash seems to be healing."

• 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."

• 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."

• Win...
• October 9, 2020

For Dietary Supplementation "I, like many others, could not understand why I was developing a rash on my arms. Well, needless to say, do not take these vitamins. They worked for a nail I need to grow back, but the rash is not worth it. Urine and bowel movements will smell horrible. Migraines definitely increased. These are absolutely horrendous. -10 stars if I could!!"

• MJR...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2021

For Dietary Supplementation "I developed hives on my arms and chest. I wondered if it was due to this B12 supplement by Nature's Bounty I take oral pill. I switched to a sublingual product and had no problem. That vitamin needed a refill, and I had another Nature's Bounty in my closet, so I tried it again. Hives after the first dose, I ruled out every med and supplement. It’s definitely this product. I decided to Google it and came upon this site, my ah-ha moment. I plan to call them regarding this issue as I want my money back and to make sure they get comments regarding this product."

• Jes...
• April 24, 2017

For Dietary Supplementation "I started taking this vitamin because my hair was rapidly falling out. Two weeks I have been on the vitamin, and for the entire two weeks, my stomach was extremely upset. Diarrhea, upset stomach, sore throat, and skin rashes occurred. I have never had any allergic reaction, or even side effects to medication or vitamins, until this. To top it all off, I have noticed not a single change in hair, skin, or nails. Be wary of this product, and at the very least, keep an eye out for symptoms."

• 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."

• rfi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2020

For Dietary Supplementation "Took these for less than 2 weeks, experienced bad face breakouts (acne and hives), diarrhea, and chest tightness, which is what really got me... considering I'm only 20! Although my nails have grown much faster than ever before."