Can Creatine affect hair growth after hair transplant surgery?

November 1, 2017
Asked By:someonemiserable in New York, NY

It's been 7 months since my second hair transplant surgery and I can see results, however, i read on an article that creatine increases DHT hormone in your blood which leads to hair loss, I've been taking creatine for a month now (only 5g a day) because i go to the gym 5-6 times a week, and i want to know if it's going to affect growth or anything? Should i stop taking it? Plus i wear hats all the time but not tight so does that affect too?

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November 6, 2017

Answer: It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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November 6, 2017

Answer: It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
November 2, 2017

Answer: Hair Transplant - Can creatine affect hair growth?

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 2, 2017

Answer: Hair Transplant - Can creatine affect hair growth?

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 9, 2017

Answer: Creatine and hair loss

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November 9, 2017

Answer: Creatine and hair loss

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Answer: Creatine

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