Life is full of abbreviations. We could rattle off dozens. But one you may not be as readily familiar with is DHT. It's short for dihydrotestosterone, and if you know anything about hair loss, you ...

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, ...

I always knew postpartum hair loss was a possibility, but nothing prepared me for the emotional rollercoaster that came with it. Then, after getting COVID, my shedding got even worse. Desperate for ...

A Hormone That Plays an Important Role in the Development of Male Sex Characteristics Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is an androgen that promotes the growth of facial ...

Do I need a DHT blocker? If your hair loss is genetic (like your dad or uncles lost theirs), probably yes. DHT blockers help reduce that hormonal attack on your follicles. How often should I use it? 3 ...

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 ...

Shampoos for treating hair loss: Pros, cons, and do they work? Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, is an androgen hormone produced by testosterone. High levels of DHT can cause hair loss problems, including ...