The specific hormone responsible for hair loss is dihydrotestosterone (known as “DHT”), a hormone that your body produces as a byproduct of testosterone. Hair loss during menopause is the result of a hormonal ...

Do You Think You Might be Losing Too Much Hair?

1. High conversion of Testosterone to DHT (Dihydrotestosterone). DHT is the cause of male and female pattern imbalance. DHT is like testosterone but even stronger. When your DHT increases, it may be because your DHEA dose is too high, or your testosterone is too high. DHT concentrates on the scalp and causes the hair follicles to open up allowing the hair to fall out.