Dr. Raquel Amaro Silva
SURGEON PONTEVEDRA
Collegiate No. 362607457
Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Santiago de Compostela with a Master's Degree in Aesthetic Medicine and Trichology and Hair Micrograft. She currently works as a doctor and hair surgeon in Hospital Capilar as head of the headquarters Hospital Capilar Pontevedra.
Creatine is one of the most widely used supplements in sports, fitness, and strength training, known for improving physical performance, increasing strength, and accelerating muscle recovery. However, despite its many benefits, in recent years a debate has arisen about a possible side effect that is causing concern among consumers: does taking creatine cause baldness?
Throughout this article we analyze the relationship between creatine, DHT and hair loss and whether it can really influence alopecia.
Creatine is not a steroid or similar, but is a compound that our body produces naturally. Specifically, it is a amino acid that is found in muscles in the form of phosphocreatine, and also in the brain.
Although we can find creatine in certain foods such as seafood and red meat, there is a growing trend toward consuming creatine-based dietary supplements, especially among those who do strength training and want to see better results. This is because the creatine the body produces is in very small quantities compared to what we can consume artificially. Thanks to creatine's properties, we obtain significant benefits:
Creatine helps replenish energy in muscle and brain cells by facilitating the uptake of adenosine triphosphate. This means that by consuming creatine supplements we feel more energetic for longer while the feeling of tiredness or fatigue is reduced during exercise practice. It also improves recovery after strength exercises and can reduce discomfort from post-workout soreness.
On the other hand, creatine influences the process of building muscle mass as it increases the rate of its production. It is also involved in the functioning of the hormone called myostatin, which is responsible for the decrease in muscle volume. What creatine does in this regard is reduce myostatin levels, preventing muscle volume from being reduced.
In addition to the benefits it offers at the muscular level, creatine is also recommended to improve neural activity by promoting concentration and memory. It is also beneficial in patients with Parkinson's since dopamine levels are optimized, a substance that causes the symptoms of this disease.
As for the negative effects of creatine on hair, the truth is that it is related to the increase in the levels of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone derived from testosterone that produces the irreversible destruction of hair follicles causing androgenetic alopecia.
In other words, there are studies. 1 which state that creatine causes testosterone to convert into DHT in greater quantities. When this occurs, the person can develop hormonal alopecia, androgenic alopecia, causing the hair that falls out to not grow back. In this sense, It could not be said as such that taking creatine causes baldness, but rather that it accelerates the effects of androgenic alopecia in people predisposed to it.However, it's important to note that there are no solid scientific studies or conclusions on this matter, so we'll have to wait for further studies and analysis to know for sure.
However, the most recent scientific evidence does not support this concern. The first clinical trial was published in 2025.2 The study directly assessed hair follicle health: 38 men took 5 g of creatine daily for 12 weeks and were compared to a placebo group. The results showed no significant changes in DHT levels, the DHT/testosterone ratio, or hair density. Therefore, there is currently no evidence that creatine affects hair loss or follicular health.
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No. According to scientific evidence, creatine does not cause hair loss. Although some initial studies observed a temporary increase in DHT after supplementation, more recent trials, such as the one conducted in 2025, found no significant changes in hair density or hormone levels. Therefore, consuming creatine within the recommended dosage does not affect hair health.
The most recent trials show that creatine does not significantly alter DHT levels or the DHT/testosterone ratio after several weeks of supplementation.
Yes, you can. Creatine has not been associated with an increased risk of androgenic alopecia, which is primarily due to genetic factors and sensitivity to DHT. However, if you have any concerns, it's always advisable to consult a dermatologist or hair health specialist before starting supplementation.
In the same way that it is said that taking creatine causes baldness, there are other factors that are related to hair loss such as Stress, a bad eating, hormonal imbalances and the hereditary factor, among others. In any case, in the event of unusual hair loss that is also accompanied by a lack of density, it is important to see a specialist in the field.
Receiving a correct hair medical diagnosis is key to determining the most effective treatment to reduce hair loss. Based on the pattern of hair loss, as well as the state of the scalp and the patient's health, the medical team determines the type of alopecia and the treatment to follow.
There are drugs for oral consumption aimed at stopping hair loss in cases of androgenic alopecia, such as Finasteride, and others that thicken the hair and reduce hair miniaturizationand Minoxidil. In any case, it must be a doctor who prescribes this type of drug after diagnosis to be able to buy it in pharmacies.
La hair mesotherapy It is a medical treatment that consists of the subdermal infiltration of vitamins and drugs adapted to the patient in the scalp. Boosts hair health by stopping hair loss, thickening hair and leaving it looking healthier and of better quality.
El Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP, is another of the most demanded hair treatments today. By extracting blood from the patient and its subsequent centrifugation, the plasma enriched with Growth Factors: Stimulating Hair Growth which is injected into the scalp. This treatment promotes hair regeneration, hair growth and promotes healing, making it an ideal post-surgical treatment for patients who have undergone a hair graft.
En Hospital Capilar you will find a team of medical professionals with whom to treat hair problems such as alopecia. Request your free medical diagnosis and put yourself in the hands of professionals.
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