Medically reviewed by Marisa Garshick, MD High DHT levels can cause hair follicles to shrink, leading to female pattern hair ...

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, ...

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 ...

Certain foods, including onions and edamame, may help lower DHT levels by blocking the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, potentially preventing hair loss. Green tea, rich in EGCG, possesses anti-inflammatory ...

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 ...

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 ...