Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, is an androgen hormone produced by testosterone. High levels of DHT can cause hair loss problems, including androgenetic alopecia, or AGA, and male pattern baldness, ...

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 probably to blame. It can damage your hair follicles ...