Androgenetic alopecia, which causes hair loss mainly, is a widespread problem affecting both men and women. It is not considered a disease but a characteristic structure of men. It is also called male pattern hair loss. The rate of androgenetic alopecia is higher in men than in women. Although it does not lead to impaired biological functions in the patient, it may be a psychological problem. The sensitivity of the follicles to androgens increases with age, and the problem of…

Hair loss can create social pressure for both men and women. Although hair loss is a natural process, it is a concern for many people if it occurs at an early age. Sometimes a sudden shedding starts in your hair. Hair loss will continue even if you consult your hair specialist or change your hair-care products. Finally, when you consult a doctor, he or she will recommend performing some blood tests. If you experience hair loss without any known condition,…

Although hair loss and hair thinning do not cause a vital problem, the presence or absence of hair can profoundly affect a person emotionally and psychologically. The scalp consists of approximately one hundred thousand hair follicles. Even if your hair is thick or healthy, it may weaken over time or due to specific problems. During your life, you may encounter hair problems that require help. The most common issue is the thinning of the hair after the age of fifty…

Our weak hair strands shed to regenerate themselves. Therefore, our hair replaces itself every day gradually. However, this shedding should be in a particular proportion. Excessive shedding is the first indicator of hair loss. Hair loss does not occur only in adults. It can be seen in newborn babies and adolescents. Small amounts of hair loss are not a problem, but severe hair loss is an issue which may be an indication of a severe health problem. If hair loss…

Trichotillomania is a psychological disorder defined by the dermatologist Hallopeau in 1889. It is a form of alopecia. Trichotillomania is an ancient Greek expression which means “I am pulling hair.” Today, trichotillomania is defined as a disorder in which the person repetitively tears off his hair, resulting in a marked loss of hair. Therefore, it is an impulse-control disorder, which results in chronic hair loss. Since it is similar to obsessive-compulsive disorder, it is within the obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. There…

There are many different types of hair loss, from male pattern to lichen planopilaris. Alopecia areata is one of the types of hair loss. Shedding of hair forming coin-sized round areas without additional findings is called alopecia areata. It occurs as a result of an autoimmune reaction. The body’s immune cells attack its normal hair follicle cells, destroying them in the process. Some patients can experience oval-shaped shedding in all areas of body hair, including eyebrows, head hair, and beards.…

If you are experiencing hair loss problems, you should try the scientific solutions before it is too late. Otherwise, like anything that has life, hair roots will die by completing their lifetime. We all know that the concept of death is irreversible. The dead hair follicles are also irreversible, but there are many precautions you can take before you come to this stage. Our hair is like trees that are a wonder of nature. They both have roots and need…

The largest share of health tourism in Turkey comes from hair transplant surgeries. More and more patients visit Turkey for the purpose of hair transplant. Therefore, Turkish surgeons are really experienced in their field as they have seen lots of patients with different problems. On the other hand, sophisticated hair transplant industry in Turkey broadened the knowledge of the doctors and surgeons.  The world’s first preference for hair transplant is in Turkey thanks to talented, experienced surgeons and affordable prices.…

Hair transplant is a reliable and permanent method for patients who have hair loss problems regardless of gender. The operation of hair transplant has become comfortable with the technological developments and improvements in the medical field. Turkey has benefited from these latest improvements. Therefore, there are lots of experienced surgeons in Turkey who are experts in their field. Turkey, especially Istanbul, offers a great quality of service to the patients coming from other cities in the world. The hair transplant…

In a hair transplant, structure and quality of hair in the donor area are important factors affecting the success of the operation. Standard procedures may not be enough to achieve natural results. For this reason, it is essential to create a personalized hair design and determine the correct hair transplant technique considering this design. However, the ethnic difference is another critical factor in all stages of the hair transplant process. Besides, this difference is an essential determinant on possible complications…