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Diagnostic Parameter Tinea Capitis Alopecia Areata Seborrheic Dermatitis Primary Etiology Dermatophyte fungal infection (Microsporum / Trichophyton) Autoimmune response targeting hair follicles Overgrowth of Malassezia yeast and inflammatory reaction Scalp Scaling Present (fine grayish scales or thick crusting) Absent (scalp is smooth and clinically normal) Present (greasy, yellowish, or diffuse white flakes) Hair Shaft Appearance Broken […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Quick Summary (TL;DR) Iron deficiency—specifically depleted serum ferritin stores—is one of the most prevalent nutritional triggers of diffuse hair shedding, particularly among women and vegetarians. Iron is not merely a component of blood cells; it serves as a critical biological catalyst for cellular division and oxygen transport inside […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Direct Definition: What Is Female Pattern Baldness? Female pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia in women) is a genetically influenced condition characterized by progressive hair thinning across the vertex and widening of the central part line, while usually preserving the frontal hairline. Unlike male pattern hair loss, which frequently causes […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Quick Summary Table (At-a-Glance Overview) Diagnostic Parameter Low Porosity Hair (Tightly Closed) High Porosity Hair (Lifted / Damaged) Cuticle Alignment Flat, tightly overlapping, roof-shingle arrangement Raised, chipped, widely spaced, or damaged cuticle scales Water Absorption Speed Very slow; water beads up and repels initially Instantaneous absorption; wets almost […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Quick Summary (TL;DR) Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a potent androgenic steroid hormone derived from testosterone via the 5-alpha reductase enzyme. In individuals genetically predisposed to Androgenetic Alopecia (pattern baldness), DHT binds to sensitive androgen receptors in frontal and vertex scalp hair follicles. This binding triggers follicular miniaturization—shortening the […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Quick Diagnostic Summary (At-a-Glance Comparison) The presence of a V-shaped point at the center of your hairline often triggers immediate concern regarding potential hair loss. However, a natural genetic widow’s peak differs fundamentally from progressive androgenetic alopecia. The following diagnostic overview outlines the core physiological parameters: Diagnostic […]