• What is Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and How DHT Causes Hair Loss

    Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is an androgen, synthesized primarily in the prostate gland, testes, hair follicles, and adrenal glands by the enzyme 5α-reductase by means of reducing the 4,5 double-bond of the hormone testosterone. Approximately 5% of serum testosterone produced in men undergoes 5α-reduction to form the more potent androgen, dihydrotestosterone. DHT has three times greater affinity …