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Does Creatine cause Acne?

goldengloves
goldengloves
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2004/02/06, 06:00 PM
Just curious I have been using it for about 3 weeks or so and I have broke out on my face and neck. Is creatine the cost of this or what?
MikeCan
MikeCan
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United States
2004/02/06, 08:34 PM
goldengloves, I've never heard of it to cause acne or any other sort of skin condition. I have been using it for well over a year now and have had no problems.

However, everyones body reacts differently to things.

Could the break out be from sweating. Some people have a reaction to perspiration?


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bb1fit
bb1fit
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2004/02/06, 09:04 PM
I don't see really how it could, your liver naturally produces creatine by combining Arginine, Glycine and Methionine. Supplemental creatine is the same thing. But, I guess anything is possible. Have you maybe started eating anything different?

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goldengloves
goldengloves
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2004/02/06, 09:07 PM
Eating habits are the same. The only addition to my diet would be the creatine.
ldshw
ldshw
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Canada
2007/02/12, 11:44 AM
hey man, i used creatine when i was younger, about 18, and i had the same problem. i waited a couple years for my acne to completely clear up on its own before trying creatine again, and now everything is fine. i suggest trying a few other alternatives to creatine if the acne bothers you.