Can Creatine and DHEA Speeds Up Hair Loss?

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  • GavinTKO
    Junior Member
    • Dec 2008
    • 5
    #1

    Can Creatine and DHEA Speeds Up Hair Loss?

    Ok, I have a serious question. I am an athlete who works very hard on my conditioning. In order to compete at the level that I compete at we all have to supplement our diets. I have noticed that in the past couple of years since I upped my supplementation with Creatine and DHEA I have lost much more hair. Can this be making my hair loss speed up?
    Tags: creatine, dhea, hair loss
    • SpencerKobren
      Administrator
      • Oct 2008
      • 398
      #2
      Originally posted by GavinTKO
      Ok, I have a serious question. I am an athlete who works very hard on my conditioning. In order to compete at the level that I compete at we all have to supplement our diets. I have noticed that in the past couple of years since I upped my supplementation with Creatine and DHEA I have lost much more hair. Can this be making my hair loss speed up?


      Hey GavinTKO,

      The short answer is yes. It is possible for these supplements to exacerbate hair loss. Any nutritional supplement that has the potential of increasing testosterone can cause those susceptible to AGA to lose hair.

      With this said, Propecia can counter these effects in some individuals.

      I answered a similar question on The Bald Truth website:
      Can Creatine, Protein, or Differin Cause Hair Loss?
      http://www.thebaldtruth.com/hair-loss/creatine-protein-hair-loss/
      I think what you're doing is great Spencer!...Propecia stopped my hair loss at 20. I am 31 now, however, over the past 3 months I have lost about 30-40% of my density all over the top of my scalp, and the sides and back as well. I am still on Propecia and have scheduled a...


      Hope this helps!
      Spencer Kobren
      Founder, American Hair Loss Association
      Host, The Bald Truth Radio Show

      I am not a physician. My opinions and knowledge concerning hair loss and its treatment are based on extensive research and reporting on the subject as a consumer advocate and hair loss educator. My views and comments on the subject should not be taken as medical advice. Always seek the advice of a medical professional when considering medical and surgical treatment.

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        • GavinTKO
          Junior Member
          • Dec 2008
          • 5
          #3
          Originally posted by SpencerKobren
          Hey GavinTKO,

          The short answer is yes. It is possible for these supplements to exacerbate hair loss. Any nutritional supplement that has the potential of increasing testosterone can cause those susceptible to AGA to lose hair.

          With this said, Propecia can counter these effects in some individuals.

          I answered a similar question on The Bald Truth website:
          Can Creatine, Protein, or Differin Cause Hair Loss?
          http://www.thebaldtruth.com/hair-loss/creatine-protein-hair-loss/
          I think what you're doing is great Spencer!...Propecia stopped my hair loss at 20. I am 31 now, however, over the past 3 months I have lost about 30-40% of my density all over the top of my scalp, and the sides and back as well. I am still on Propecia and have scheduled a...


          Hope this helps!
          Thanks Spencer! I knew something was up. There are days I wish I never started taking that stuff, but I do notice that it gives me a slight edge with my workouts and training.
          I'm going to talk to my doctor about Propecia, but do you think it will effect me the gym?

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            • PayDay
              Senior Member
              • Nov 2008
              • 604
              #4
              Originally posted by SpencerKobren
              Hey GavinTKO,

              The short answer is yes. It is possible for these supplements to exacerbate hair loss. Any nutritional supplement that has the potential of increasing testosterone can cause those susceptible to AGA to lose hair.

              With this said, Propecia can counter these effects in some individuals.

              I answered a similar question on The Bald Truth website:
              Can Creatine, Protein, or Differin Cause Hair Loss?
              http://www.thebaldtruth.com/hair-loss/creatine-protein-hair-loss/
              I think what you're doing is great Spencer!...Propecia stopped my hair loss at 20. I am 31 now, however, over the past 3 months I have lost about 30-40% of my density all over the top of my scalp, and the sides and back as well. I am still on Propecia and have scheduled a...


              Hope this helps!
              I noticed that when i was taking DHEA that I was losing more hair even when I was on Propecia. Just a heads up.

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