Recent (April 2025) study directly addressing whether creatine use causes hair loss (it doesn't) 5/8/2025
Creatine does not cause hair loss, but it may accelerate it in those predisposed to male pattern baldness. The study suggests that creatine does not affect DHT or hair loss, but individual reactions may vary.
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