Accelerated Hair Loss from Creatine 10/29/2025
Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Does creatine raise DHT/ contribute to hairloss or is it purely placebo
Creatine may cause hair shedding in some individuals, but its impact on DHT and hair loss is debated. Many users report no link between creatine and hair loss, while others notice shedding despite using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.
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Finasteride users have mixed experiences with creatine; some experience increased hair loss, while others do not. Finasteride's DHT-blocking effects might counteract any DHT increase from creatine, but individual responses vary.
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Creatine may cause hair shedding and texture changes, with mixed user experiences. Combining creatine with finasteride doesn't always prevent these effects, possibly due to individual DHT sensitivity.
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Creatine does not significantly affect DHT levels or cause hair loss. Some users continue using finasteride and minoxidil while taking creatine, expressing skepticism about its impact on hair loss.
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Creatine may cause hair shedding in some individuals, particularly those with genetic sensitivity to hair loss, but this is not universally experienced. Finasteride users report mixed results, with some experiencing resumed shedding when taking creatine.
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