My Voice Pitch and Body Hair Make Me Assume I Have Low Testosterone, So Should I Have Less DHT?

I think I am losing my hair, but don’t know why. The only reason that would lead me to believe that I have male pattern baldness caused by genetics is the fact that my dad is indeed bald. I have read that MPB is triggered by DHT production..which the amount of it is determined by your testosterone in your system. I myself do not believe that I have very much testosterone, just based like body hair and the pitch of my voice. Does the amount of testosterone one has determine the amount of DHT they have??? Is this so??

I am also not losing my hair in any one area of my scalp, such as hairline or crown of head…it just seems to have thinned itself out all over. I am hoping I am experiencing just hair loss due to changes, not genetics.

Is there a blood test or hair strand test that can be taken to determine the amount of DHT present in ones system…and the medicine one would take to block this production..is it possible to regain hair with this??

How does one officially positively determine what type of hair loss they suffer from?

Yes, the amount of DHT reflects the amount of testosterone you have, however the impact of the DHT on hair loss is not proportional to its quantity. Testosterone and DHT can be measured in a commercial clinical lab, but the significance of the lab values as it relates to hair loss does not correlate. Thus, we do not recommend having lab tests done for treating hair loss.

If you think that you are thinning, you should see a doctor for a comprehensive exam. Some objective tests would include having a microscopic exam at different areas of your scalp (miniaturization study), and even having your hair bulk measured. These tests then should be repeated in a year to compare the results.

That said, considering your family history of male pattern baldness, chances are good that your hair loss is due to genetics. If you’re in the early stages of hair loss, a pattern may begin to emerge soon. Medication like Propecia (finasteride) might be able to halt the loss and possibly regrow some hair, but you’ll need to talk to your doctor about that.