Creatine Does Not Increase DHT And Does Not Cause Hair Loss - Randomized Controlled Trial Research/Science 4/23/2025
Creatine does not increase DHT levels or cause hair loss. Personal experiences vary, but scientific evidence shows no link between creatine and hair loss.
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Creatine does not directly cause hair loss but may increase DHT levels, potentially worsening hair loss in those predisposed to male pattern baldness. Users have mixed experiences, with some reporting increased shedding and others seeing no effect.
community Oh my god for fucks sake why does creatine cause hair loss.. why can't no one possiblly come with why it causes hair loss
Creatine is debated for causing hair loss, with some users claiming it raises DHT levels, while others argue it has no significant effect. Despite conflicting opinions, some users report hair loss even when using DHT blockers like finasteride.
community Taking Finasteride and Creatine.
Finasteride may help prevent hair loss for those concerned about creatine, despite no proven link between creatine and hair loss. Personal experiences with creatine and hair shedding vary.
community I have a hard time believing that creatine overpowers fin/dut
The conversation is about whether creatine causes hair loss in individuals who are taking finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss. Some users report experiencing hair loss when taking creatine, while others do not. There is no consensus on the issue.
community Dutasteride Users, do you Still Take Creatine?
The conversation discusses the potential impact of creatine on hair loss, with some users sharing personal experiences of increased shedding while others argue there's no scientific evidence linking creatine to hair loss. The original poster switched from finasteride to dutasteride and is considering resuming creatine after monitoring its effects on hair loss.
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