Measuring Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) Levels in the Body?

This question, from a member of our [tag]Hair Restoration[/tag] Social Community and Discussion Forums, was answered by Coalition [tag]hair transplant surgeon[/tag] Dr. Glenn Charles:

I’ve recently become worried about my [tag]hair loss[/tag] and I’m wondering if there is a way to measure [tag]dihydrotestosterone[/tag] ([tag]DHT[/tag]) levels in the blood? I know these types of tests are possible for measuring regular testosterone, but I didn’t know if it would work for DHT?

Yes, you can measure a [tag]hair loss patient[/tag]’s DHT (the hormone directly responsible for genetic [tag]balding[/tag])  levels. The two most common methods of measuring DHT , as well as many other hormone levels, is through a blood draw or a saliva panal. In my experience, saliva panals are more accurate in determining a patient’s available hormone levels (including DHT and Testosterone).

Glenn M. Charles, D.O.

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