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Is DHT That Is Produced From Testosterone Responsible For Hair Loss?

hello sir, my age is 21, weight 61 and height is 5.7 I am experiencing reduction in front hair lines my hair and studied that the DHT which is produced from Testosterone is directly responsible for hair loss.Please tell me that is this correct or false and please tell me way to control DHT so that I can prevent my hair ... Thanks.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)is a derivative of testosterone which acts on the receptors on the hair and skin. In genetically programmed individuals who have a hereditary pattern of hair, this is responsible for mediating the receding hair line which manifests as varying degrees of baldness. This is called as androgenetic alopecia as it is androgen mediated.

The US-FDA approved treatment for androgenetic alopecia is Finasteride which inhibits the action of this DHT. This has to be prescribed by your dermatologist and is not an over the counter drug.

The other drug which seems to be beneficial is Saw palmetto. This can be used topically as well as orally and is a component of many hair loss preparations.

Hope this answers your query.

Take care.
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Is DHT That Is Produced From Testosterone Responsible For Hair Loss?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)is a derivative of testosterone which acts on the receptors on the hair and skin. In genetically programmed individuals who have a hereditary pattern of hair, this is responsible for mediating the receding hair line which manifests as varying degrees of baldness. This is called as androgenetic alopecia as it is androgen mediated. The US-FDA approved treatment for androgenetic alopecia is Finasteride which inhibits the action of this DHT. This has to be prescribed by your dermatologist and is not an over the counter drug. The other drug which seems to be beneficial is Saw palmetto. This can be used topically as well as orally and is a component of many hair loss preparations. Hope this answers your query. Take care.