There’s a secret hormone wreaking havoc on your hair, and it’s also one of the biggest contributors to hair loss and thinning. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a hormone that causes hair loss by locking ...

While drugs like monoxidil have long been associated with treating hair loss (and are proven to be effective), most cases require a two or even three-prong approach. That's why the term "DHT Blockers" ...

Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, is an androgen hormone produced by testosterone. High levels of DHT can cause hair loss problems, including androgenetic alopecia, or AGA, and male pattern baldness, ...

Certain shampoos and treatments are formulated to block dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a sex hormone that plays a role in hair loss. These DHT blockers may help prevent hair loss. We combed through (pun ...

For many men, shampoo is an afterthought. You choose it because it’s the best value-per-ounce at Costco. Or maybe you had nothing to do with selecting it because your partner bought it and — how ...

If you’ve noticed the signs of male pattern baldness — say, a thinning hairline or a bald patch on the crown of your head — a hormone called DHT is probably to blame. It can damage your hair follicles ...

DHT, a hormone derived from testosterone, contributes to the development of male sex characteristics, but can also cause hair follicles to shrink, leading to hair loss. Treatments like finasteride and ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. If you’ve noticed the signs of male pattern baldness — say, a thinning hairline or a bald patch on the crown of your head — a hormone called DHT is ...