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 ====== Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) ====== ====== Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) ======
-DHT is an [[androgenic hair|androgen]] hormone and can be directly associated with facial hair. Along with testosterone, which dihydrotestosterone is synthesized from with the help of 5-alpha reductase, these two androgens are the most important hormones that a beard forms from.+DHT is an [[androgenic hair|androgen]] hormone and can be directly associated with facial hair. Along with testosterone, which dihydrotestosterone is synthesized from with the help of 5-alpha reductase, these two androgens are the most important hormones that a beard forms from ((Relationship between plasma testosterone and dihydrotestosterone concentrations and male facial hair growth|[[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7126460]]))((Androgen action in cultured dermal papilla cells from human hair follicles|[[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8003318]]))((5 alpha-reductase activity in cultured human dermal papilla cells from beard compared with reticular dermal fibroblasts|[[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2295831]]))
  
-Without DHT, there is no beard. Some bearded men feel that this is incorrect despite scientific evidence and opt to use DHT blockers because "DHT is responsible for hair loss." What they don't realize is that in spite of using DHT blocking ingredients, such as some [[essential oil|essential oils]], the reason these men see beard growth is because DHT is not being hindered — at least not to any substantial extent. Even if a bearded man feels he is progressing with his facial hair while using a DHT blocker, it could potentially mean he would see even better progress without it.+Without DHT, there is no beard. Some bearded men feel that this is incorrect despite scientific evidence and opt to use DHT blockers because "DHT is responsible for hair loss." What they don't realize is that in spite of using DHT blocking ingredients, such as some essential oils, the reason these men see beard growth is because DHT is not being hindered — at least not to any substantial extent. Even if a bearded man feels he is progressing with his facial hair while using a DHT blocker, it could potentially mean he would see even better progress without it.
  
 Topical DHT blockers are not nearly as potent as oral (prescription) blockers and pose less risk of some beard hair thinning. Because there is still risk, however, it is always advised to stay away from potential DHT blockers. Topical DHT blockers are not nearly as potent as oral (prescription) blockers and pose less risk of some beard hair thinning. Because there is still risk, however, it is always advised to stay away from potential DHT blockers.
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 If you want the best beard growth possible, stay away from DHT-inhibiting oils and foods. Men that naturally have high androgen sensitivity likely will not need to worry as much as those that have more of a struggle to grow a beard, but it is still recommended that all men stay away from DHT blockers. If you want the best beard growth possible, stay away from DHT-inhibiting oils and foods. Men that naturally have high androgen sensitivity likely will not need to worry as much as those that have more of a struggle to grow a beard, but it is still recommended that all men stay away from DHT blockers.
  
 +<wrap lo>There is no way, at this moment, to know how much a potential DHT blocker affects one person to the next. Keep in mind that individuals vary, and simply seeing that something works, or does not, for one person, means little to the next. It is much easier to use a catch-all and call DHT blockers bad for facial hair. Because if they work as intended for an individual, they are.</wrap>
 ===== Known DHT Blockers ===== ===== Known DHT Blockers =====
  
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   * Zinc – Only in HIGH doses.   * Zinc – Only in HIGH doses.
  
 +===== Also see ===== 
 +  * [[https://www.beardprofile.com/articles/article/29/understanding-the-importance-of-dht-for-health-and-beard-growth|Understanding the Importance of DHT for Health and Beard Growth]] 
 +  * [[https://articles.beardwiki.com/hirsutism-dht-blockers-threat-to-beards|What is Hirsutism? A Look at Why DHT Blockers Are a Real Threat to Beards]] 
 +  * [[https://articles.beardwiki.com/increase-testosterone-dht|How to Increase Testosterone and DHT for Maximum Beard Growth]]
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