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      community Another personal creatin anecdote

       9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their experience with taking 30g of creatine daily, noting no hair loss and improved physical performance, but minimal mental performance benefits. They also use 1.25mg of finasteride every other day.

      community My good/bad experience with Creatine

       27 upvotes 1 year 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.

      community Huge anxiety after taking finasteride

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experiences severe anxiety and physical symptoms after taking finasteride and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since dutasteride is unavailable. They suspect an allergic reaction to finasteride and have stopped using it.

      community Is there a known amount of fin that can reduce serum DHT by only around 25% over the longer term?

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses finding a finasteride dosage that reduces DHT by about 25% to minimize side effects, with considerations for topical versus oral formulations. Alternatives like dutasteride mesotherapy and topical treatments are explored, with concerns about systemic absorption and potential impacts on athletic performance and hormone levels.

      community Will Creatine Accelerate Hairloss?

       10 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 20-year-old with a receding hairline is using topical finasteride and is concerned about creatine potentially accelerating hair loss. Opinions vary, with some users suggesting creatine might increase DHT levels, while others argue there's no solid evidence linking creatine to hair loss, and finasteride should still protect against hair loss.