Creatine may cause hairloss in some individuals, though there is no scientific consensus. Personal experiences vary, with some reporting increased shedding and others seeing no effect.
A new topical medication, Clascoterone, shows promise for hairloss, improving hair count significantly. Trials for Breezula are ending, but sign-ups for PP405 trials are available for 2026.
A 32-year-old noticed thinning hair and started using minoxidil 5% daily without worsening. They seek advice on tracking hairloss progress with photos.
Pyrilutamide is being considered as an additional treatment to Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hairloss. Users report mixed results, with no evidence of it worsening hairloss.
Stress can trigger hairloss, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride being used to manage it. Some users report improvement with medications like Lexapro, while others emphasize the impact of stress and life events on hair health.
Creatine is humorously blamed for hairloss, with users sharing exaggerated and satirical experiences. Some users report no hairloss with creatine, while others mention using treatments like minoxidil and finasteride to manage hairloss.
Dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil are considered the top hairloss treatments. Other suggested treatments include Nizoral shampoo, tretinoin, pyrilutamide, zinc, biotin, and low light laser therapy, though opinions on their effectiveness vary.
Low-dose Dutasteride, used 2-3 times a week, is as effective as daily Finasteride for hairloss with fewer side effects. Users report increased libido and better results with Dutasteride compared to Finasteride.
The user experienced significant hairloss due to health issues and started using finasteride 40 days ago. They cannot use minoxidil due to an allergy and are seeking advice on whether finasteride will help.