There’s a secret hormone wreaking havoc on your hair, and it’s also one of the biggest contributors to hair loss and thinning. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a hormone that causes hair loss by locking ...

Noticing a receding hairline? You’re not alone — and thanks to years of research, effective treatments are within reach. Male ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hormonal imbalances related to androgens, estrogen, cortisol, thyroid hormones, or insulin are often responsible for female hair loss. When these hormones are too low or too high, they can shrink hair ...