High Testosterone, No Genetic Predisposition to Hair Loss

Hello Rassman

I am 23 yr old male losing hair from 8th months. I went to dermatologist last month and she ordered some tests to find out whether it is hereditary or not. When tests results were back she didn’t find anything genetically, but my testosterone level is high, which is 869 (normal 241-827) she said this was the reason for my hair loss. I am not totally convinced since it is DHT that cause hair loss but not high testosterone. Shall I go for DHT test? If so do I need to have any other tests along with DHT? They suggested me to take Propecia which I am concerned of side effects. Please tell me what to do. It is been so hard for me to concentrate on other things due to this problem.Thanks

If you had the genetic testing (HairDX) and you do not have the balding genes, don’t worry. Testosterone will have no impact on hair loss in those without the genetic predisposition for hair loss, determined from a negative test.