Should I take creatine if Im on fin? Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/1/2025
Creatine is unlikely to worsen hair loss for those on finasteride, with no strong scientific evidence linking it to increased hair loss. Many users report no negative effects on hair while using creatine.
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Finasteride users discuss the impact of creatine on hair loss, with mixed personal experiences and no definitive evidence linking creatine to increased hair loss. Some report shedding, while others see no change, and a new study suggests creatine does not increase DHT or cause hair loss.
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community Saying creatine causes loss on fin/dut makes no sense and this is why
The conversation discusses whether creatine causes hair loss for those using finasteride or dutasteride, with some suggesting creatine might increase DHT or upregulate androgen receptors, potentially leading to hair loss. Others argue the evidence is not conclusive, citing limited studies and personal anecdotes, with some avoiding creatine as a precaution.
community Any of you on finasteride and taking creatine? Are you still seeing hair regrowth/maintenance?
Finasteride users discussing creatine's impact on hair loss. Most believe creatine doesn't significantly affect hair, with some reporting no issues and others experiencing thinning.
community People that lost more hair on creatine, were you taking fin/dut also?
Creatine may cause hair thinning for some, but experiences vary. Some users on finasteride report no hair loss from creatine, while others notice shedding that reverses after stopping creatine.
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