Creatine and Finasteride together - still started losing hair
    6/9/2023

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Microneedling →

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 8 years
    💊 Creatine monohydrate (oral) 5mg daily few weeks
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% null 8 years
    Microneedling (null) null null null
    the tone is 😞 negative.

    Other terms

    User experienced hair loss after taking creatine with finasteride for 8 years. Others shared similar experiences, but some suggested it could be a minoxidil shed.
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      community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

       675 upvotes 1 year ago
      Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

      community Why can’t we just do another creatine study?

       153 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may worsen hair loss in some, especially with androgenic alopecia, but evidence is mixed. Some users experience no hair loss when using creatine with minoxidil and finasteride, while others notice increased shedding.

      community My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia

       16 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.

      community Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? I Did the Science.

       6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine at 2.5 g/day did not affect DHT levels in the user, suggesting it may not cause hair loss through DHT. The user used minoxidil during the experiment but did not use finasteride or other DHT-reducing medications.

      community Latest study on creatine and hair loss. 45 men, 3 months.

       378 upvotes 1 year ago
      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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      This article reviews factors influencing hair growth and treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results on their effectiveness.
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