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Scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis are chronic inflammatory conditions that frequently cause discomfort, itching, redness, and scaling. For individuals experiencing hair thinning alongside these conditions, severe anxiety often arises regarding permanent follicle loss and the feasibility of hair restoration. A central concern among patients is whether undergoing a hair transplant while managing scalp psoriasis is […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – October 2026 Hair loss—specifically androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness)—is driven by a progressive cellular process known as follicular miniaturization. Under the influence of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and localized micro-inflammation, the growth phase (anagen) of the hair cycle shortens, while the resting phase (telogen) lengthens. Over successive hair cycles, blood flow to the […]

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: Medical Facts at a Glance Introduction: Clarifying the Medical Reality of “Hair Transfer” When individuals experience thinning hair, receding hairlines, or crown balding, their search for solutions often begins with terms like “hair transfer.” While the word transplant sounds strictly surgical, many patients […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Quick Summary (TL;DR) The colloquial phrase “replant hair” is often used by patients searching for options to restore thinning areas or correct a failed previous procedure. From a medical standpoint, hair transplantation does not involve putting fallen hairs back into the scalp or returning extracted hair to its […]

Medical review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede, hair transplant surgeon (22+ years, 18,947 procedures) – October 2026 Quick answer Every hair transplant leaves some marks, because skin heals with tiny scars. With modern FUE and DHI these are small dots spread across the donor area, and they are usually invisible once the hair grows back […]