Hair Loss

Beta Sitosterol And Hair Loss: Does It Help? At Hair Center of Turkey, our medical team regularly evaluates natural compounds for hair health, including beta sitosterol — a plant sterol found in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. It’s often marketed for hair loss because it may influence DHT, a hormone linked to pattern hair loss. […]

Can Lack Of Sleep Cause Hair Loss? Yes, poor sleep can contribute to hair shedding in some people. Sleep loss may increase stress hormones, worsen scalp inflammation, and push more hairs into the resting (telogen) phase, which can show up as diffuse thinning. The good news is that sleep-related shedding is often reversible once sleep, […]

Minoxidil For Eyebrows: Does Minoxidil Grow Eyebrows? Minoxidil may help some people grow fuller eyebrows, but it’s an off-label use and results vary. It can irritate the skin, and product drift can cause unwanted hair growth in nearby areas. If you try it, use a very small amount, keep it away from the eyes, and […]

Iron Supplements For Hair Loss Iron supplements can help hair loss only when low iron is part of the problem. Iron deficiency may push more hairs into the shedding phase and cause diffuse thinning. The safest approach is to confirm deficiency with blood tests, correct the underlying cause, and take the right dose for long […]

Folic Acid For Hair Growth Folic acid can support hair health when low folate is contributing to shedding, but it won’t fix every type of hair loss. Folate helps with cell turnover and red blood cell production, which supports oxygen delivery to follicles. If you suspect a deficiency, testing and treating the underlying cause usually […]

At Hair Center of Turkey, we look at mustard oil benefits for hair through both traditional use and clinical experience. Our Istanbul-based clinic has performed more than 3,000 hair transplant procedures since 2014, with a team of 3 specialist doctors who also field regular questions about scalp care and hair health. Below, you’ll find how […]

How to Cope With Trypophobia During a Hair Transplant Hair transplant trypophobia is a strong aversion to the clusters of small openings that are made in the scalp when placing grafts. For many people, the reaction is more discomfort or disgust than fear. Coping with this reaction begins with understanding what is normal, using relaxation […]

Hair Center of Turkey, founded in 2014 and home to a team of 3 doctors, sees female pattern hair loss in women in their 20s often enough to know it rarely announces itself with sudden bald patches — it shows up gradually, as a wider part or thinner crown. Understanding Female Pattern Baldness In Your […]

How Much Hair Loss Is Normal in the Shower? Seeing hair in the drain is usually normal. Most people shed about 50–100 hairs per day, and washing can release hairs that were already in the shedding phase. If you’re noticing clumps, widening part lines, bald patches, scalp symptoms, or shedding that lasts longer than 6–8 […]

At Hair Center of Turkey, a hair transplant clinic in Turkey, patients considering hair loss treatments often ask us the same question: finasteride vs minoxidil comparison — which one actually works better? Here’s what three years of clinical experience and the research say. Finasteride Vs Minoxidil Finasteride is a prescription pill that lowers DHT, helping […]