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Will starting TRT make me lose my hair or just grow a thicker beard?

Asked in r/Testosterone · Answered by the HeydayMD team ·

I am worried about accelerating male pattern baldness once I start treatment, but I've also heard guys say their body hair goes crazy. How does TRT actually impact scalp hair versus body hair?

The short answer

Testosterone converts to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which stimulates thicker body and facial hair growth while simultaneously accelerating hair thinning in men genetically predisposed to male pattern baldness. However, hair loss isn't inevitable for everyone on TRT, and preventive options like topical or oral DHT blockers can be incorporated into your routine if needed. At HeydayMD, our clinicians evaluate your individual risk factors during your initial consultation and proactively tailor your hormone protocol to help preserve your hairline while optimizing your levels.

Every body is different. A licensed provider can look at your own labs and symptoms.

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