Every week, I see at least one or two patients in my office for consults or for surgery who have used anabolic steroids.
They often describe using the anabolic steroids or steroid-like compounds (eg: clenbuterol) for a six week cycle. They report an incredible amount of hair loss post cycle.
In those patients who have a genetic pre-disposition for hair loss, the results can be devastating. The single episode can activate their gene and the hair loss is rapid and permanent.
Patients who use anabolic steroids post-transplant also can experience severe shock loss. Most of this can be recovered. However, in some cases, the results can be less than ideal.
My advice is always never use anabolic steroids or compounds that have similar effects. This includes products like creatine.
Hair, like the rest of your health is not worth losing for a quick gain in muscle mass. Bulky look is not in vogue as it once was. Stay healthy by staying clean.
--Dr. Antonio Alvi Armani