Does more testosterone lead to less DHT?

No. More testosterone does not inherently mean less DHT; testosterone is a precursor that the enzyme 5-alpha reductase converts into DHT. 1

• 1. 5-alpha reductase: This enzyme converts testosterone into DHT. 2
• 2. DHT’s effects: DHT binds the androgen receptor more strongly than testosterone and is linked to effects such as vigor, strength, drive, and libido; it also contributes to pattern hair loss in susceptible scalp areas. 3 4
• 3. Hair-loss treatments: Treatments such as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors reduce the conversion of testosterone to DHT. 5