What Causes Hair Loss?

What is the cause of hair loss? Not clogged follicles, not wearing hats, not scalp mites or bad circulation. DHT (dihydrotestosterone), a breakdown product of Testosterone is the culprit--especially if you inherit the sensitivity to it. Decreasing DHT production in the body requires finasteride (propecia) or dutasteride (avodart). Even women can be sensitive to DHT and other androgens. Genetic testing is available to determine how sensitive you are to DHT and whether your hair loss will be mild or severe over the course of your life.

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[MattSlusherArt]

I must be super sensitive to DHT. Embrace it!

[DrSaraSalas]

True. Hair loss will always be part of being human. But that doesn't mean we can't make remedies for us to adapt to it easier.

[mwassish]

Hi. so is there a solution to this hairloss and how can one get back the lost hair?

[tigerbeast]

use nivea for dry skin on yo scap .could help

[AlanBaumanMD]

@boobtubious Embrace it, or not... at least today you have a choice! :) -Dr. B.

[ashrafbakhsh]

Thanks too much for Mr..Alan
But iam agirl, 40 years
Idont like to use tablet
because its hormons medication m and it has many side effect, and need abig time ..
can you give us .. another solution for DHA
thanks