DHT Is Wreaking Havoc on Your Hair—How to Take Action

Alopecia, or hair loss, affects millions of people—both men and women. One of the most common types is androgenetic alopecia, or pattern baldness, which is largely driven by DHT (dihydrotestosterone). This hormone binds to hair follicles, causing them to shrink and eventually stop producing hair. But here’s something you might not know: blocking DHT can help protect more than just your hair—it can also benefit your prostate health.

DHT is responsible for shrinking hair follicles, but it also plays a significant role in prostate enlargement, which can lead to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This condition causes symptoms like frequent urination, difficulty starting and stopping the flow of urine, and getting up multiple times during the night to go to the bathroom.

But how likely is it that men will experience this prostate problem? BPH is highly common, especially as men get older:

• By age 60, around 50% of men will experience symptoms of BPH.

• By age 85, that number jumps to about 90%​

In addition to age, genetics and lifestyle can also influence the development of BPH. If men in your family have dealt with prostate issues, you may have a higher likelihood of experiencing it as well.

For women, estrogen helps keep hair in the growth phase (anagen) longer, but during menopause, when estrogen levels drop, hair becomes more vulnerable to DHT’s effects. This can result in thinning hair, especially along the crown or a widening part. Blocking DHT during this stage can slow the rate of thinning and help preserve hair density.

Think of DHT as an unwanted guest that shrinks your hair follicles and overstays its welcome. Inhibiting DHT naturally is like adding a bouncer at the door of the club, ensuring that DHT doesn’t sneak in and cause trouble. With natural DHT blockers like Saw Palmetto or Pumpkin Seed Oil, you’re protecting both your hair and prostate health—without the side effects of hormone altering medications like Finasteride.

DHT blockers like Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil, and Pygeum Bark help reduce DHT by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. Not only do these supplements help slow hair loss, but they also reduce symptoms of BPH, easing issues like frequent urination. And because these options are natural, they come with far fewer side effects than pharmaceuticals like Finasteride.

If you’re noticing hair loss, thinning, or concerned about what's going on with your scalp I’m here to help. A 30-minute scalp scope appointment allows me to take a closer look at your scalp and hair follicles to identify what’s really going on. From there, I can recommend personalized DHT-blocking treatments and other tailored solutions to help you manage hair thinning while also ensuring perfect overall scalp health.

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