Creatine / Whey Protein / Finasteride Hair Loss? Finasteride/Dutasteride 10/28/2023
A 37-year-old with a receding hairline started using finasteride and plans to add minoxidil, concerned that creatine and whey protein might accelerate hair loss. Another user suggests these supplements likely don't increase testosterone or cause hair loss, advising to monitor personal experience.
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