DHT Blocker vs Minoxidil: What's the Difference?

When faced with hormonal hair loss, two solutions often come up: Minoxidil and DHT Blockers.

One acts on the surface of the scalp, the other at the root of the problem. But which is more effective? And most importantly, which one should you choose based on your type of alopecia?

Let's discover the differences between these two approaches — and why the MakeMyMask DHT Blocker is now establishing itself as a natural and effective alternative to Minoxidil.

Understanding hormonal hair loss

Hormonal hair loss, also known as androgenic alopecia, is the most common form of hair loss, in both men and women.
It is linked to a testosterone derivative hormone: DHT (dihydrotestosterone).

This hormone attaches to hair follicle receptors and gradually causes:

• hair miniaturization,

• their weakening,

• and then their premature shedding.

To act effectively, it is therefore necessary to both reduce DHT and stimulate hair growth. This is where Minoxidil and DHT Blockers differ.

Minoxidil: stimulating growth… without treating the cause

Minoxidil is a topical treatment initially developed for hypertension. It works by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp, which increases the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles.

✅ Advantages of Minoxidil:

• Temporarily reactivates the growth of existing hair

• Improves visual density after several months

• Clinically proven effectiveness

⚠️ Limitations of Minoxidil:

• Does not act on the hormonal cause (DHT)

• Rebound effect upon discontinuation (significant hair loss)

• Risk of irritation, redness, or itching

• Requires continuous use (minimum 2 applications per day)

In summary: Minoxidil acts on the symptom, not on the cause of androgenic alopecia.

DHT Blocker: acting at the source of baldness

Unlike Minoxidil, a DHT Blocker acts directly on the excessive production of DHT, which is responsible for hormonal hair loss. It inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone to DHT.

Advantages of DHT Blockers:

• Act at the root of the problem (hormonal cause)

• Help to slow down or stop hair loss

• Promote healthier and more lasting regrowth

• No rebound effect upon discontinuation

• Few to no side effects

Natural DHT Blockers, like the one developed by MakeMyMask, offer an effective, safe, and complementary alternative to conventional treatments.

MakeMyMask DHT Blocker: proven natural effectiveness

Formulated by trichology experts, the MakeMyMask DHT Blocker is a natural alternative to Minoxidil, designed to target hormonal hair loss in both men and women.

An innovative dual-action formula:

• 320 mg of standardized Saw Palmetto, the highest concentration on the market
• Probiotics to improve absorption and enhance the effectiveness of the DHT Blocker
• Vitamin and mineral complex (zinc, B6, selenium) to support hormonal metabolism and increase blood microcirculation
• Hormone-free, no rebound effect or side effects

Visible results:

• 83% increase in hair density

• Visibly reduced hormonal hair loss from 6 weeks

• Denser, stronger, and durably anchored hair

Our DHT Blocker works in synergy with the patented MakeMyMask anti-hair loss serum for a complete in & out approach:

• From the inside: hormonal regulation and follicle support

• From the outside: direct stimulation of the hair follicle and increased microcirculation

DHT Blocker vs Minoxidil: the comparison

In summary

Minoxidil can restart growth in the short term, but it does not address the hormonal cause of hair loss. The DHT Blocker, on the other hand, tackles the root of the problem: the excessive production of DHT, responsible for androgenic alopecia.

👉 The MakeMyMask DHT Blocker represents a natural, complete, and lasting solution for all hormonal hair loss: male, female, post-graft, or postpartum.
A French innovation that combines science and trichology to restore scalp balance and hair density, without compromise.