Understanding hair loss
Telogen Effluvium: Why Hair Sheds Suddenly and How It Recovers
Telogen effluvium is sudden, temporary hair shedding after illness, stress, or diet change. Learn the causes, recovery signs, and when to see a doctor.
Medical reviewer
Dr. Muhammet, MD
Medical reviewer, Dr Vivo patient guides
Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Muhammet reviews the patient guides on this site for medical accuracy. An anatomist with nine years in practice, Dr. Muhammet works in hair, beard and eyebrow transplantation and medical aesthetics at Dr Vivo Hair Clinic in Istanbul. The guides themselves are written by the clinic’s content team; the medical review checks them against current clinical practice before they are published.
| Academic title | MD (Doctor of Medicine) |
|---|---|
| Specialisation | Anatomist; hair transplant specialist |
| Experience | 9 years |
| Areas of practice | Hair, beard and eyebrow transplantation; medical aesthetics |
| Practises in | Istanbul, Turkey |
What the medical review covers. The guides are researched and written by the clinic’s content team. The medical review checks them for clinical accuracy before publication and again when they are revised. It is not individual medical advice, and it is not a substitute for an assessment of your own hair loss.
Guides
Guides reviewed by Dr. Muhammet
Understanding hair loss
PCOS Hair Loss: Causes, Treatments, and When a Transplant Can Help
PCOS hair loss explained: why raised androgens cause female-pattern thinning, how it is treated, and when a hair transplant is and is not the answer.
Understanding hair loss
Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Scalp: Symptoms, Causes and Hair Loss
Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp explained: symptoms, causes, whether it triggers hair loss, how to treat it, and when to see a dermatologist.
Understanding hair loss
Does Rosemary Oil Grow Hair? What the Evidence Shows
Does rosemary oil grow hair? An honest look at the one comparative trial, what the oil realistically can and cannot do, and when to seek a clinical opinion.
Understanding hair loss
Postpartum Hair Loss: Why It Happens and When It Stops
Postpartum hair loss explained: why the shedding starts around 3-4 months, when it stops, what actually helps, and the rare cases that need a professional.
Understanding hair loss
Does Stress Cause Hair Loss? And Will It Grow Back?
Does stress cause hair loss? Yes, it can trigger temporary shedding. Here is how to tell reversible stress shedding apart from permanent genetic hair loss.
Understanding hair loss
PRP Hair Treatment: Does It Work, and How Does It Compare to a Transplant?
PRP hair treatment spins your own blood to concentrate growth factors and injects them into the scalp. An honest look at the evidence, sessions and limits.
Understanding hair loss
Male Pattern Baldness: Causes, the Norwood Stages, and What Actually Helps
Male pattern baldness explained: what causes it, how the Norwood stages progress, and which treatments slow loss or restore density at each stage.
Understanding hair loss
Finasteride for Hair Loss: How It Works, Results, and Side Effects
Finasteride for hair loss explained: how the 1 mg tablet lowers scalp DHT, realistic results over 3 to 12 months, and the side effects to weigh honestly.
Planning your treatment
DHI vs FUE Hair Transplant: Which Technique Is Right for You?
DHI vs FUE hair transplant compared: how each technique extracts, creates channels and places grafts, plus which suits your hairline, density and case.
Understanding hair loss
Does Minoxidil Really Work for Hair Loss? What to Expect (and Its Limits)
Does minoxidil work for hair loss? Here is an honest guide to what it does, a realistic timeline, who it suits, and why results reverse if you stop using it.
Understanding hair loss
Mature Hairline vs Receding Hairline: How to Tell the Difference
Mature hairline vs receding hairline: use the finger-width rule and Norwood scale to tell normal ageing from genuine hair loss, and when to get checked.
Planning your treatment
How Long Does a Hair Transplant Last?
A hair transplant is permanent, but your other hair can keep thinning. Here is what lasts, what changes over time, and how to protect the result for life.
Recovery and aftercare
Hair Transplant Recovery Timeline: What to Expect Week by Week
A clear, week-by-week hair transplant recovery timeline: scabs, the shedding phase, early regrowth and the final result, plus what is normal at each stage.
Planning your treatment
Do Hair Transplants Really Work? Success Rates Explained
Do hair transplants actually work? An honest look at reported success rates, what graft survival really means, and the four things that decide your result.
Planning your treatment
How Many Hair Grafts Do I Need for a Hair Transplant?
Discover how many hair grafts you need for a successful hair transplant. Factors affecting graft count and get expert tips for natural hair restoration.
Recovery and aftercare
Hair Transplant Scar Treatment: Best Ways to Hide or Remove Scars
See how to minimize hair transplant scars with expert tips on FUT and FUE techniques, aftercare, and effective scar treatment.
Planning your treatment
When is the Right Time to Get a Hair Transplant? A Complete Guide
Discover the right time for a hair transplant on hair loss stability, ideal age, and key factors for successful hair restoration results.
Recovery and aftercare
Post-Hair Transplant Mistakes to Avoid: Ultimate Guide
Discover the key mistakes to avoid after a hair transplant, so you protect your grafts and support healthy, natural-looking regrowth.
Planning your treatment
Hair Transplant in Turkey: Everything You Need To Know
Discover the ultimate guide to hair transplant Turkey, cost, top clinics, techniques, and safety tips for effective and affordable hair restoration.
Understanding hair loss
How Do I Get Rid Of Widows Peak Thinning Hairline For Good
Discover the causes of widows peak thinning hairline and the best hairstyles to enhance your look. Learn how to get rid of thinning hairline.