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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Branded content. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Both men and women can experience hair loss. By age 50, 60% of men will ...

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 ...