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DHT


DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is the male hormone that causes hair loss in most males. Genes target hair follicles that are sensitive to the hormone, causing them to shrink. This "shrinkage" results in overall thinning over time.

DHR does not affect the donor area however.


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