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Does weightlifting cause a man to prematurely bald? ive heard that excess testosterone converts to dht which causes baldness?

Q: does weightlifting cause a man to prematurely bald? ive heard that excess testosterone converts to dht which causes baldness?

: Highly unlikely that weight lifting will trigger hair loss

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Dr. Alan Menter answered

Highly unlikely that weight lifting will trigger hair loss

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 9/30/2021

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A member asked:

Does weightlifting cause a man to prematurely bald? ive heard that excess testosterone converts to dht which causes baldness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Menter answered

Dr Singh agreed

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