M Thirties. Can gym gains cause hair loss? 1/19/2026
A male in his thirties with a Norwood 2 hairline questions if gym gains and supplements like creatine cause hair loss. Responses suggest that while exercise can slightly increase testosterone and DHT, genetics primarily determine hair loss, and treatments like finasteride are recommended for DHT control.
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Creatine may accelerate genetic hair loss, but stopping it can reverse the effects. Finasteride helps block DHT, and some users report no issues taking both daily.
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