Hormonal hair loss treatment in Turkey

Why do we lose our hair?

There are several types of baldness (alopecia) that appear in women and men, and which are due to multiple causes:

• Temporary falls: this type is not localized and very limited in time (no more than 4 months). It is usually caused by childbirth, heavy surgery, chemotherapy, or even high fever.
• Seasonality: In autumn and spring, hair falls more easily.
• Long-lasting falls: this kind of fall is on the whole head and not located in a single area. It may be due to diabetes, depression, lack of iron and zinc, an aggressive diet, emotional shock, and so forth.
• The "fake" falls: this type is caused by products used at the time of hairstyles like hair coloration, perms, and straightening.
• Genetic factors: There is a predisposition to hair loss, which is often hereditary and depends on the type of hair and its density.
• Sex: Hair loss is frequently more noticeable in men, as it is linked to changes in male hormones.

Androgenetic alopecia: What is it?

Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of baldness that affects both men (male pattern baldness) and women (female pattern baldness).

It is characterized by progressive hair loss, which however manifests itself in a different form:

• In men, the loss occurs mainly on the temples and the vertex.
• In women, the front hairline is usually spared and generalized thinning occurs.

The evolution varies significantly from one patient to another, showing that it can be more or less marked and more or less rapid.

Hormonal causes of hair loss

We speak of androgenetic alopecia when hair loss depends on hormonal factors. Its manifestation is more evident in men (80%),but women (50%) can also suffer from it.

The molecule involved in this disorder is testosterone, which is the primary male hormone, but which is present, although at lower concentrations, in the female sex.

As a result of these changes, the hair gradually becomes shorter and thinner, until it creates bare areas on the scalp, causing the appearance of baldness.

At the same time, there is an increase in hair loss resulting from the inadequate metabolism of the hair follicle, which is no longer stimulated to produce hair.

The areas in which the fall is most evident are typically the temples, vertex (crown),and mid-frontal scalp, which are considered to be the areas most affected by the hormonal structure. Androgenetic alopecia is also called crown baldness.

This hormonal cause can affect the quality of the scalp and cause brittleness and sensitivity of the hair, which will result in severe hair loss.

Necessary treatments for androgenetic alopecia

Based on the causes and severity of the falls, the doctor in Turkey and Istanbul can decide on the adequate treatments for your androgenetic alopecia, which can include:

• Pharmacological treatments: Medications such as topical minoxidil or oral finasteride (for men) are primary treatments to slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth.
• Hair transplant: Micro-graft is a surgical solution considered in cases of advanced hair loss or when other treatments are insufficient. It involves introducing hair implants directly into the affected area, which replace the missing hair follicles.
• Supportive measures: A balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, along with proper scalp care, can support overall hair health but are not primary treatments for androgenetic alopecia itself.