Health claim

“Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is not the sole cause of hair loss.”

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Evidence Summary

Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.

Scientific consensus acknowledges DHT as a primary driver of androgenetic alopecia, but also recognizes additional contributors such as genetics, inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and environmental factors, meaning DHT is not the sole cause.

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Is DHT Really Causing Hair Loss?

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The video questions whether dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is the sole cause of hair loss and explores why simply blocking DHT may not fully restore hair density.

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Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is not the sole cause of hair loss. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest