DHT, a hormone derived from testosterone, contributes to the development of male sex characteristics, but can also cause hair follicles to shrink, leading to hair loss. Treatments like finasteride and ...

Certain foods, including onions and edamame, may help lower DHT levels by blocking the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, potentially preventing hair loss. Green tea, rich in EGCG, possesses anti-inflammatory ...

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 ...