A DHT Blood Test to check dihydrotestosterone levels by LabSafe. Medical research indicates that a male hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a primary factor in male pattern baldness hair loss. DHT, which is converted from testosterone, binds to sites on hair follicles. DHT appears to make hair follicles go into their "resting" phase faster, which in turns leads to thinning hair. Studies show that balding men don’t have higher than average circulating levels of testosterone, but they do have above average amounts of DHT in the scalp follicles.
Some other causes of hair loss that have been identified are a low-carb diet (a study funded by Dr. Atkins himself found about 10% suffered from hair loss), systemic lupus, and hypothyroidism. In addition, mercury toxicity (amalgam illness), vitamin A toxicity, iron deficiency and manganese deficiency have been associated with hair loss. Many of these conditions can be detected with a simple DHT Level test and effective treatments may be available.
The most common form of hair loss is determined by our genes and hormones. By age 35 to 40, two thirds of Caucasian men experience some hair loss, and it is estimated that approximately 30% of Caucasian women are affected by hair loss before menopause.
Hair follicles produce hair in three phases. A growing (anagen) phase, which lasts from 2 to 6 years, a resting (catagen) phase, which lasts about three months, and a shedding (telogen) phase which allows the follicle to push a new hair to the surface.
Medical studies have also associated DHT with a prostate condition known as BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). In BPH, the prostate slowly enlarges as a man ages. The enlarging prostate can cause PSA test values (Prostate Specific Antigen) to increase over time.
A DHT blood test can determine your DHT levels. Call LabSafe toll free at 1-888-333-LABS to speak with a Medical Counselor, or simply order your DHT blood test online!
