Arjun Kapoor Arjun Kapoor Asked 5 months ago

Does dht cause hair loss?

My father has male pattern baldness, and I'm starting to see similar signs. I read about DHT being a major factor. Is it true that DHT causes hair loss?

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Kriti Sharma Kriti Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, it absolutely does! DHT shrinks the hair follicles until they stop growing completely. The good news is there are great clinical treatments and serums available to block it, so don't lose hope!

Aravind Swamy Aravind Swamy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, DHT is the primary hormone responsible for androgenetic alopecia, but don't buy random DHT blocker oils from Instagram ads. Most of those commercial claims are unscientific. Go to a qualified dermatologist who can check your scalp and prescribe proven clinical blockers if needed.

Satish Kamath Satish Kamath Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My DHT has been working overtime since my late twenties, which is why my forehead now reaches my neck! It is genetic hair loss, and unfortunately, you can't fight genetics with just fancy shampoos. Better to accept it or see a real hair specialist.

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Savita Patil Savita Patil Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Our bodies change with age and stress, and DHT is just a physical factor in hair loss. Keep your mind peaceful, practice regular pranayama, and eat clean foods. Treat your body with love and let a kind doctor help you with the medical side of it.

Rohan Sawant Rohan Sawant Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Actually, yes, yaar. DHT is basically a derivative of testosterone that attacks your hair roots if you have the baldness gene. Shampoos won't block it, you need actual clinical blockers that a derm prescribes. Don't waste time on home remedies.

Rajiv Nambiar Rajiv Nambiar Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

DHT sensitivity is indeed the main reason for male pattern baldness. Instead of wasting thousands on expensive local hair clinics and their custom packages, get a basic blood test done for vitamins and hormones first. A simple consultation with a government hospital dermatologist is much more cost-effective.

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Suresh Babu Suresh Babu Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I ignored my thinning crown for three years thinking it was just work stress, only to find out DHT had permanently damaged the follicles. Don't make the same mistake I did. Go get a professional checkup now while the hair can still be saved.

Jaspreet Kaur Jaspreet Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

While DHT is a major cause of thinning, some natural remedies like rosemary oil and pumpkin seed oil can help soothe the scalp and support growth. However, if you are losing clumps of hair rapidly, it is best to see a doctor immediately to check for underlying issues.

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