Does creatine cause hair loss? A 12-week randomized controlled trial - PubMed Research/Science 4/25/2025
Creatine does not directly cause hair loss, but it may increase DHT levels, which can affect hair. Some users report hair shedding with creatine, while others experience no hair loss.
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6 / 730 resultscommunity Does creatine increase DHT/cause hair loss?
Creatine is reported to cause increased hair shedding, but there is no scientific evidence linking it to hair loss. Some users manage hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil or consider stopping creatine if shedding worsens.
community Creatine and hair loss (personal experience)
Creatine can cause increased hair loss in some people, particularly those with a predisposition to androgenic alopecia, but hair loss often stops after discontinuing its use. Some users experience no hair loss while using creatine.
community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return
Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.
community My final attempt at creatine with fin
Creatine may cause hair shedding and texture changes, with mixed user experiences. Combining creatine with finasteride doesn't always prevent these effects, possibly due to individual DHT sensitivity.
community Creatine Does Not Increase DHT And Does Not Cause Hair Loss - Randomized Controlled Trial
Creatine does not increase DHT levels or cause hair loss. Personal experiences vary, but scientific evidence shows no link between creatine and hair loss.
community Results are in for my experiment with Creatine/Fin
Creatine use with finasteride increased DHT levels, possibly affecting hair loss. The user plans to reduce creatine to stabilize DHT and hair shedding.
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