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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 […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Quick Summary (TL;DR) Telogen Effluvium (TE) is a non-scarring, temporary form of hair loss characterized by sudden, diffuse shedding across the entire scalp. It occurs when an acute physical or emotional shock, hormonal shift, severe nutritional deficit, or major systemic illness forces a large percentage of active […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Quick Summary (TL;DR) Hair types are globally categorized into four main classes—Type 1 (Straight), Type 2 (Wavy), Type 3 (Curly), and Type 4 (Coily/Afro-textured)—determined by the biological shape and exit angle of the hair follicle beneath the scalp surface. While straight hair grows from round, perpendicular follicles, […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Quick Summary (TL;DR) Yes, physical or severe emotional stress directly triggers noticeable hair loss, primarily through a clinical condition known as Telogen Effluvium. When body stress spikes, elevated cortisol levels and capillary constriction force a large percentage of active growing hair follicles (Anagen) prematurely into a resting […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Quick Summary (TL;DR) Common dandruff alone does not directly cause permanent male or female pattern baldness. Simple dandruff consists of dead skin flakes shed from an overproduction of scalp oil and Malassezia yeast growth. However, severe dandruff associated with seborrheic dermatitis causes acute scalp inflammation, follicle irritation, […]