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    Creatine & Acne

    I know there is not evidence of this being true, as creatine is not hormonal supplement, however every time I decide to start taking it again I breakout.

    I had a busy week with work, and I forgot to take creatine 3 days in a row. I noticed during that 3rd day that my face wasn't as tender to touch, wasn't as red, and I didn't really have any big pimples. My face was looking pretty clear! I couldn't figure out what was the cause of it, but then I noticed I had forgotten to take my 5g of monohydrate. It's now been almost a week of no creatine and I have had 0 pimples. Does anybody else feel like creatine causes breakouts?
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    Well, it could be from not drinking enough water.
    I usually go from drinking 1gal/day to 2gal/day when using creatine.
    Seems excessive, but I feel it's needed.

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    I was drinking 1 gallon a day prior to the creatine. Once I started taking it I upped it to 1.5 gallons.
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    I doubt it is the creatine directly, but not ruling it out entirely.

    instead, I'm thinking there could be a trace amount of something else from processing your body is reacting to.

    Has it happened other times when taking creatine, or just this time?

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    As someone who has acne running in the family and currently using creatine I can confidently say that the creatine is not giving me any acne, if anything it seems to clear my skin up!

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    Every time. I've come off creatine to test the theory 3 or 4x now. It doesn't make sense, but I honestly believe it's the cause.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nij View Post
    I know there is not evidence of this being true, as creatine is not hormonal supplement, however every time I decide to start taking it again I breakout.

    I had a busy week with work, and I forgot to take creatine 3 days in a row. I noticed during that 3rd day that my face wasn't as tender to touch, wasn't as red, and I didn't really have any big pimples. My face was looking pretty clear! I couldn't figure out what was the cause of it, but then I noticed I had forgotten to take my 5g of monohydrate. It's now been almost a week of no creatine and I have had 0 pimples. Does anybody else feel like creatine causes breakouts?

    I see no way it could be the creatine. Some type of coincidence perhaps??

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    Edit: google searches answered my theory -.-
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    Quote Originally Posted by Khazima View Post
    Edit: google searches answered my theory -.-
    What's your theory?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nij View Post
    What's your theory?
    Off topic, it was that stopping creatine when leaning down would lead to a harder look, and was going to see if anything happened with my mild acne as well. But after a quick google search I realised that the whole water retention aspect is a myth -.-

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    Yes it could be the creatine causing it. You could try an alternate form of creatine perhaps, not use it, or tolerate the acne.

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    Since dropping the 'tine, I've lost 4 pounds. Still eating the same amount of calories.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nij View Post
    Since dropping the 'tine, I've lost 4 pounds. Still eating the same amount of calories.
    Do you notice a change in your physique?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nij View Post
    Since dropping the 'tine, I've lost 4 pounds. Still eating the same amount of calories.
    How long ago did you drop it? Chances are it's water weight coming off anyway.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Docd187123 View Post
    How long ago did you drop it? Chances are it's water weight coming off anyway.
    It is water weight haha. A little over a week.

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    I'm just going to throw this out there, but have you considered that the extra water you are drinking while on creatine is allowing you to sweat more, which is causing the acne?

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    What brand/form of creatine are you taking?

    There is the possibility you are allergic to the main ingredient, or if in pill form, maybe one of the fillers.

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