Male Baldness: 7 Myths About Losing Your Hair

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Hair Loss Myth #2

Hair Loss Is Directly Related To Testosterone Levels

Testosterone doesn’t cause hair loss, but when testosterone naturally converts to DHT (dihydrotestosterone), it can shrink hair follicles and cause a reaction that restricts blood flow to the capillaries for some people. If your hair follicles are sensitive DHT, the hair will fall out naturally, but won’t be replaced.

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