Creatine and hair loss while on finasteride Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/11/2026
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5 / 803 resultscommunity How to prevent hair loss while taking creatine?
A user is concerned about hair loss from creatine and asks for precautions, mentioning treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies vary, with some users sharing personal experiences and others dismissing the concern.
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Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially affecting hair loss in some individuals, but opinions vary. Some users report hair loss while on creatine, while others see no effect, especially when using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling.
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A user experimented with creatine while using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noticing increased bald spots and thinner hair, but attributed it to his hair cycle rather than creatine. Other users suggested that creatine doesn't cause hair loss directly, but increased testosterone from workouts might affect those with a genetic predisposition.
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Creatine does not cause hair loss, but it may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to male pattern baldness. Finasteride users report mixed experiences with creatine, with some noticing no change and others experiencing increased shedding.
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Creatine does not significantly affect hair loss when taking finasteride. Some users report no change, while others believe it may accelerate hair loss if predisposed to male pattern baldness.
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