So we have more DHT than the guys not losing hair or ?????

[klink]

So... do we have elevated levels of DHT compared to guys not losing hair, OR, is it just that our hair is more DHT sensitive?

Bryan? Michael Barry? Admin?

 

[s.a.f]

Our follicles are just receptive to the effects of DHT.

 

[DammitLetMeIn]

I think he's asking, do balding men have higher than average DHT in comparison to non-balding men?

 

[Aplunk1]

The answer is YES.

Men with androgenic alopecia have higher levels of androgens.

 

[docj077]

The answer is YES.

Men with androgenic alopecia have higher levels of androgens.

...some men. Many have just the opposite phenomenon. The sensitivity and density of the receptor determines the nature and degree of male pattern baldness that occurs, but local factors have a lot of influence, as well.

 

[s.a.f]

The answer is YES.

Men with androgenic alopecia have higher levels of androgens.

...some men. Many have just the opposite phenomenon. The sensitivity and density of the receptor determines the nature and degree of male pattern baldness that occurs, but local factors have a lot of influence, as well.

Yes, this is what I believe the theory that bald/balding men are more macho or have higher T levels is just a myth perpetuated to make us feel better.

 

[klink]

I'm trying to make sure I understand all this DHT stuff.

 

[s.a.f]

Its not the DHT at fault its your hair follicles being receptive to it.

 

[k3nn7i]

thx for the info...i had always been thinking its the androgen fault...

 

[DammitLetMeIn]

Its not the DHT at fault its your hair follicles being receptive to it.

I think its both. There have been many studies showing bald men have higher testosterone/DHT.

Depends on the individual imo.

 

[s.a.f]

No you have to be geneticly disposed to lose hair to DHT. Some guys have naturaly higher T counts and some can abuse steroids to a high degree with no hairloss whatsoever. They just have follicles that are resistant to the effects of DHT.