High DHT levels can cause hair follicles to shrink, leading to female pattern hair loss. Low estrogen levels may lead to hair entering the resting phase more often, causing thinning and shedding. High ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. If you’ve noticed the signs of male pattern baldness — say, a thinning hairline or a bald patch on the crown of your head — a hormone called DHT is ...