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 ...

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 ...

Here's what we know about how this hormone affects your hair. First and foremost: What's making this happen? While modern medicine has given us many ways to fight balding, our understanding of what ...

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a hormone linked to hair loss and other health issues. By the age of 50, more than half the men in the U.S. will likely experience hair loss mediated by DHT. Treatments ...

What causes poor male health? Some men have stable testosterone and estrogen levels but low DHT, which could affect their energy levels, libido, and overall wellness. Research shows that adequate DHT ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Enclomiphene citrate, an investigational medication that has gained attention for its potential as a treatment for low testosterone levels, is not known ...

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