{"id":414501,"date":"2023-08-29T14:57:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T14:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapmedicineshop.com\/blog\/?p=414501"},"modified":"2026-03-11T08:04:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:04:27","slug":"does-testosterone-cause-hair-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapmedicineshop.com\/blog\/sexual-wellness\/does-testosterone-cause-hair-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Testosterone Cause Hair Loss and How to Prevent It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Testosterone is a key hormone that affects many bodily functions, including sperm production, maintaining bone density, and more.

An imbalance in Testosterone can have distressing effects such as Erectile Dysfunction<\/a>, loss of sex drive, and loss of hair.

While all these are common symptoms of low Testosterone, taking Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for treatment can also have some side effects.

But is loss of hair a side effect of TRT?

This article will attempt to answer the question: ‘Does Testosterone cause hair loss?’ We will also discuss ways to prevent hair loss.<\/p>\n\n\n

Does Testosterone Cause Hair Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n

Firstly, you should know that there are two kinds of Testosterone: DihydroTestosterone (DHT) and ‘free’ Testosterone.

Testosterone is converted<\/a> into DHT by an enzyme called 5 alpha-reductase. DHT is a more potent form of Testosterone used by the body in the skin, prostate, and hair follicles.

Increased DHT activity at the hair follicles can cause hair loss by shortening<\/a> the hair cycle. DHT can shrink the hair follicles, resulting in thinner and shorter hair. 

Ultimately, the hair is not able to grow out of the follicle, leading to hair loss.

Also, people diagnosed with Low Testosterone<\/a> (low T) may take Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) to boost Testosterone levels.

TRT may involve using Testosterone gels, patches, or pills like Cernos. 

TRT increases the availability of Testosterone to be converted into DHT, which can result in hair loss.

Overall, Testosterone can cause hair loss by converting into DHT.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n

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