Does Testosterone Cause Hair Loss? (And How to Prevent It)

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Medically reviewed by Dr. David Biro, MD, PhD, Board-Certified Dermatologist, kalon Dermatology  |  25+ Years Experience  |  Last Updated: May 2026 Yes, testosterone can cause hair loss, but only in men with a genetic predisposition to androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness). Higher testosterone levels mean more raw material for the enzyme 5-alpha reductase to convert […]