Testosterone and DHT. Last updated by New England Associates® March, 2026.
Most men think high testosterone is the direct cause of their thinning hair. It’s a common myth, but the reality is more frustrating: it’s not the testosterone itself, but what your body does with it.
Meet DHT—the silent byproduct that tells your hair follicles to quit. If you’ve noticed thinning at the crown or a receding hairline, you aren’t just losing hair; your follicles are being ‘miniaturized’ by a hormonal sensitivity you likely inherited.
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is an androgen hormone and a by-product of testosterone. It is one of the main causes of male pattern baldness. While men can lose their hair for other reasons such as stress and illness, Dihydrotestosterone may be the leading cause of hair loss amongst men.
Dihydrotestosterone itself does not cause hair loss, but rather a sensitivity to DHT. When men go through Andropause (like “male menopause”), hormone levels tend to fluctuate which may lead to hair loss caused by DHT. If you are considering or currently undergoing hormone therapy, it is important to understand TRT Hair Loss: What You Need to Know.
How Does DHT Become a Problem?
Having a sensitivity to DHT is usually the result of genetics. When someone has a sensitivity to DHT their hair follicles shrink until the follicles stop producing hair. Essentially, the growing-cycle of your hair follicle is shortened and the resting-cycle is lengthened. Your hair follicles don’t die off completely so future hair growth may be possible with the right help.
The hair follicles that tend to be the most sensitive to DHT are usually in the front and crown of the head.
At New England Associates® you can purchase HairStart® Essentials™, a DHT inhibitor. This product was developed as a one-step oral solution to block DHT and give your hair the nutrients it needs to grow optimally. Learn more about the incredible benefits HairStart® has to offer today.
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