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    GlossaryCreatine Kinase

    enzyme that helps produce energy in muscles

    Creatine Kinase (CK), also known as Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK), is an enzyme found in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscles. It plays a crucial role in energy production by catalyzing the conversion of creatine and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) into phosphocreatine and adenosine diphosphate (ADP). Elevated levels of CK in the blood can indicate muscle damage, heart attack, or other medical conditions affecting muscle tissue.

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      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

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      in Research  830 upvotes 8 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

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      in Treatment  22 upvotes 3 days ago
      Creatine may cause increased hair shedding in some individuals, especially those with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), despite its physical performance benefits. Many users report stopping creatine to reduce hair loss, while others believe the effects are anecdotal or due to other factors like increased physical activity.

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      in Chat  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      Creatine at 2.5 g/day did not affect DHT levels in the user, suggesting it may not cause hair loss through DHT. The user used minoxidil during the experiment but did not use finasteride or other DHT-reducing medications.