Health claim
“Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) sensitivity alone is sufficient to explain why male pattern baldness follows a specific pattern on the scalp.”
Claim checked — mixed / earlyHigh riskhormones
Evidence Summary
Some evidence supports this, but findings are inconsistent or limited in scope.
While DHT sensitivity of hair follicles is a key driver of androgenetic alopecia, genetic background, other hormones, and environmental factors also influence the specific pattern of male pattern baldness.
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Male pattern baldness causes: is DHT the whole story?Hairguard
The video explores whether dihydrotestosterone (DHT) alone explains the specific pattern of male pattern baldness, considering additional factors that may contribute to hair loss.
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