What is DHT and why does it affect hair? 🧬🧑‍🦱 DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is a strong androgen hormone formed when the enzyme 5α-reductase converts testosterone into DHT. When DHT attaches to androgen receptors in the hair follicles, it gradually weakens them. Here’s what happens over time ⬇️ • Hair follicles start shrinking (miniaturization) 📉 • The growth phase of hair (anagen) becomes shorter ⏳ • Hair grows thinner, shorter, and weaker 🪶 • Eventually, the follicles stop producing new hair,