Majority of online anecdotes have balding men saying their hair got worse on creatine but research says it doesn’t raise DHT, where does truth lie? 9/19/2026
Some users report creatine worsens hair loss, while others see no effect, suggesting individual differences. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Crazy idea: creatine + topical finasteride
Using topical finasteride with creatine might help reduce hair loss by targeting local DHT while maintaining normal systemic levels, but results are uncertain without testing. Users report mixed experiences with topical treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil, with some seeing regrowth and others experiencing side effects.
community Dutasteride Immunity? DHT increasing on Dutasteride.
Dutasteride did not lower DHT levels as expected for the user, despite switching from finasteride and stopping creatine. The user also started taking oral minoxidil, which might be helping with hair loss.
community Creatine and finasteride (DHT blocker)
Creatine may increase DHT and potentially accelerate hair loss, but experiences vary. Finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling are suggested to manage hair loss effectively.
community I'm convinced creatine causes hair loss for me
Creatine is believed by some to cause hair loss, potentially by increasing DHT levels, despite conflicting evidence. Users report mixed results when combining creatine with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
community creatine has not effected my hair
Creatine generally does not affect hair loss, but some report increased shedding due to higher DHT levels. Many manage hair loss with dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.
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