How to Disable DHT

Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, is an important and potent hormone within the body that is three times stronger than testosterone and is needed in fetal development. Your body needs less DHT as you age, which can create an impact on your body. This hormone will stick to your hair follicles, which causes the hair structure to weaken. The effects produce male pattern baldness. You can block or slow down DHT's damaging effects through proper nutritional supplementation and shampoos.

Things You'll Need

• Hair regrowth shampoo
• Saw palmetto
• Pumpkin seed
• Stinging nettle
• Grape seed extract
• 7-day pillbox

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Instructions

• 1

  Consult a physician and/or an herbalist before using any supplements to treat hair loss. Ask about possible effects and medical conditions that may occur from using shampoos or herbal supplements.

• 2

  Take herbal supplements, such as saw palmetto, pumpkin seed, stinging nettle and grape seed extract, which help prevent and block DHT's effects. Make note whether you need to take a supplement once or twice a day and with meals or on an empty stomach.

• 3

  Read the information on the back of the hair regrowth shampoo to understand directions and possible warnings. Contact a physician if you have any concerns about the use of hair regrowth shampoos.

• 4

  Dispense a quarter-sized application of shampoo into your hand, and apply it to wet hair. Massage the shampoo thoroughly into the scalp and hair. Repeat as desired.