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Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Androgenetic alopecia (genetic male pattern baldness) is primarily driven by the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a potent byproduct of testosterone. The conversion of systemic testosterone into DHT occurs locally within tissue microenvironments via the action of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase (5-AR). When DHT binds to androgen receptors located in […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Biotin, historically known as Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H, serves as an essential coenzyme for five key carboxylase enzymes (ACC1, ACC2, PC, PCC, and MCC) within human cellular mitochondria. These carboxylases are responsible for catalyzed carboxylation reactions crucial for fatty acid synthesis, gluconeogenesis, and the catabolism of branched-chain […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Eyebrows serve a fundamental role in defining facial expressions, enhancing facial symmetry, and protecting the eyes from perspiration and debris. When eyebrow hairs begin to thin, break, or disappear completely, the loss deeply affects aesthetic confidence and overall facial harmony. Understanding whether your eyebrow shedding is caused by […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Discovering that your child is losing hair or developing bald patches can be deeply worrying for any parent. Unlike adult hair loss, which frequently stems from genetic factors such as androgenetic alopecia, hair shedding in children is predominantly linked to treatable medical, psychological, or environmental triggers. Understanding the […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Temporal Triangular Alopecia (TTA), also referred to as Congenital Triangular Alopecia, is a benign, stationary hair loss condition characterized by a smooth, localized triangular or oval patch of hairlessness near the temples. Arising in early childhood due to follicular hypoplasia, TTA does not respond to topical or oral […]

Medical Review by: Prof. Dr. Soner Tatlıdede – September 2026 Diffuse alopecia is a hair loss condition characterized by a generalized, uniform reduction in hair density across the entire scalp without distinct bald patches. Unlike androgenetic alopecia, the hair follicles in diffuse alopecia remain alive but enter a dormant or severely miniaturized state. Driven by systemic, hormonal, nutritional, […]