Accelerated Hair Loss from Creatine    Finasteride/Dutasteride 10/29/2025  
  Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor. 
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