DHT can be found in females also, but not to the extent it is found in males. The DHT circulates through the blood stream and attaches it self to a hair follicle..

Is there such a thing as hair loss pills. DHT is formed by the male hormone testosterone combining with the enzyme, 5 alpha reductase. A new strand would soon replace it. Women lose hair in not the same way as men do.

The normal hair cycle is to grow about six inches a year. If you are a woman, and are experiencing hair loss, see your Doctor to determine the cause and correct the problem. In men, the cause of hair loss was determined in the last part of the 20th century.

It was found that male pattern baldness was caused by the hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone). A hair strand will grow for two to six years, rest for a period of time, and then fall out. Yes, there are such things as pills you can take to stop hair loss and even re grow hair.

Well first you need to understand how hair grows and how it is lost in men and women.