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Hair Transplant Blog

  • Understanding the causes of hair loss
  • Hair Transplants
  • Practical Tips & Tricks
  • Real patient experiences
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More than 150,000 treatments
at our specialist clinic, certified to ISO 9001:2015
by TÜV Thüringen.

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Elithair Blog

Explore Hair Loss, Hair Transplants and Hair Care

Our hair transplant and hair loss blog offers clear, practical information on everything from the first signs of hair loss to treatment options, transplant techniques, recovery and aftercare.

Explore the articles at your own pace and start with the questions most relevant to you.

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Explore Hair Loss and Hair Transplants

Hair Loss Category

Hair Loss: Causes, Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Treatments

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Doctor wearing an Elithair Dr Balwi coat and pointing to a hair analysis screen displaying patient data

Why is your hair falling out, and which treatments may help?

Worsening hair loss can have many causes, including genetic and hormonal factors, nutrient deficiencies, thyroid disease, stress and intolerances (Guo et al. 2017).

We explain common causes, which medical specialists may be able to help and how different types of hair loss are treated. We cover established therapies, newer medical approaches and the limited situations in which supplements may be useful, with a focus on what the evidence actually supports.

Established scales can help describe the pattern and severity of certain types of hair loss. They are useful for tracking progression and discussing treatment options.

Latest posts in the Hair Loss category:

Recovery
Elithair surgical team in green scrubs during a hair transplant procedure

Hair Transplant: Planning, Procedure and Recovery

If you're considering a hair transplant, you'll probably have plenty of questions. How many grafts might you need? How much does treatment cost? What should you look for in a clinic? Our articles cover the process from the first assessment and treatment planning through to recovery and long-term results.

Our articles cover treatment planning and recovery: why transplanted hairs may shed temporarily in the first few weeks after treatment (known as shock loss, though not everyone experiences it), how to care for scabs and when you can usually return to activities such as exercise.

Medical research, including work by Dr Abdulaziz Balwi, and the first-hand experiences of public figures give you reliable guidance along the way.

Latest posts in the Hair Transplant category:

Scalp and Nervous System: Why the Scalp Burns, Tingles, Feels Tight or Goes Numb
Turkish Hairlines: What's Really Behind the Istanbul Hair Transplant Trend
How Many Grafts Do I Need? Benchmarks by Zone, Density and Prices

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Clinic reception hall with an illuminated art installation
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Patient in a transfer vehicle with comfortable leather seats
Evening view of the Istanbul skyline from the hotel
Elit Clinic waiting area with sofas and plants
Hotel Elitoria in Istanbul at dusk
Hotel Elitoria sign above Istanbul at sunset
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Hotel room with a white bed, an orchid and a flat-screen TV
Hotel Elitoria with its illuminated entrance in the evening
Waiting lounge with a light installation on the ceiling
Aerial view of the Elit Clinic building in Istanbul
Prepared treatment room with large windows
Exterior of the clinic building in Istanbul
Hotel room with a rounded wall arch and city view
Spacious hotel room with ring-shaped ceiling lights
Patient in a transfer vehicle with comfortable leather seats
Evening view of the Istanbul skyline from the hotel
Elit Clinic waiting area with sofas and plants
Hotel Elitoria in Istanbul at dusk
Hotel Elitoria sign above Istanbul at sunset
Aerial view of the Elit Clinic building in Istanbul
Prepared treatment room with large windows
Exterior of the clinic building in Istanbul
Hotel Elitoria with its illuminated entrance in the evening
Waiting lounge with a light installation on the ceiling
Tips & Tricks

Tips & Tricks: Hair Care, Styling and Research

Your daily routine can affect the condition and appearance of your hair. Washing, drying and styling it gently can help prevent damage to the hair shafts, while the right haircut can make thinning areas less noticeable. Small changes can also make it easier to care for your hair and scalp.

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Alongside practical advice on styling and hair care, we cover developments in hair research and clinical practice, from analysing treatment data to new work in cell biology, growth signalling and medical ethics.

Latest posts in the Tips & Tricks category:

Big Data in Hair Medicine: What Thousands of Treatments Can Teach Us
Ethics in Hair Medicine: What We Could Do vs What We Should Do
The Transparent Head: Will We Soon Be Able to Read Mental States Through the Scalp?

Reviews: Patient Experiences

More than 150,000 treatments

Deciding whether to have a hair transplant is a personal choice, and hearing about other patients' experiences can help. Their stories describe the process, from their first questions and the day of treatment to recovery and hair growth over the following months.

This section also looks at hair care products that often come up in discussion, such as caffeine shampoos, and distinguishes between marketing claims and what the available evidence shows.

These articles, along with independent reviews and practical guidance on comparing clinics, can give you a more balanced picture before you make a decision.

Latest posts in the Reviews category:

Max Coga after his hair transplant at Elithair

“Everything was extremely professional and extremely hygienic. I'm just really, really happy that I decided to do it.”

Max Coga · Aged 34 · 3,250 grafts

1 / 3
Nico G. after his hair transplant at Elithair

"I can't put into words how happy I am with the result. Definitely the best decision of my life."

Nico G. · Aged 27 · 2,800 grafts

2 / 3
Melissa Z. after her hair transplant at Elithair

“I'm just happy I had a hair transplant… and yes… I'm just happy – that's what matters.”

Melissa Z. · Aged 22 · 2,700 grafts

3 / 3
Free Hair Analysis
Man shortly after a hair transplant with a shaved hairline, and later with thick, styled hair.
Before-and-after comparison of a man with thinning hair on top before and noticeably thicker hair afterwards.
Man with thinning hair at the front before a hair transplant, and thick, dark hair afterwards.
Side-by-side comparison of a man with a receding hairline before treatment and a fuller hairline with shorter sides afterwards.
Man with marked areas of sparse beard growth before a beard transplant, and a thick, full beard afterwards.
Woman with a marked, receding hairline before treatment, and thicker hair along her forehead afterwards.
Before-and-after comparison of a man with patchy beard growth before treatment and a thick, full beard afterwards.
Man with a receding hairline before a hair transplant, and a fuller hairline afterwards.
Man with a marked, receding hairline before a transplant, and a dense, lower hairline afterwards.
Top of a man's head before and after a hair transplant: severely thinning hair before, thick coverage afterwards.
Man with a receding hairline before a hair transplant, and thicker hair along his forehead and temples afterwards.
Man with a receding hairline before treatment, and thicker hair styled upwards afterwards.
Man with a shaved head and marked hairline before a hair transplant, and thick, dark hair afterwards.
Man with thinning hair at the front before a hair transplant, and thick hair afterwards.
Woman with a marked, receding hairline before a transplant, and a fuller hairline afterwards.
Man before and after a hair transplant: thinning hair at the front before, a fuller hairline afterwards.
Man with sparse beard growth on his cheeks before a beard transplant, and a thick, full beard afterwards.
Man with receding temples before treatment, and a fuller, denser hairline afterwards.
Overhead view of a man before and after a hair transplant: thinning hair at the front before, a dense hairline afterwards.
Before-and-after beard transplant comparison: marked cheeks with sparse beard growth, followed by a thick, full beard.
Woman with a marked, receding hairline before treatment, and thicker hair along her forehead afterwards.
Before-and-after comparison of a man with patchy beard growth before treatment and a thick, full beard afterwards.
Man with a receding hairline before a hair transplant, and a fuller hairline afterwards.
Man with a marked, receding hairline before a transplant, and a dense, lower hairline afterwards.
Top of a man's head before and after a hair transplant: severely thinning hair before, thick coverage afterwards.
Man before and after a hair transplant: thinning hair at the front before, a fuller hairline afterwards.
Man with sparse beard growth on his cheeks before a beard transplant, and a thick, full beard afterwards.
Man with receding temples before treatment, and a fuller, denser hairline afterwards.
Man with thinning hair at the front before a hair transplant, and thick hair afterwards.
Woman with a marked, receding hairline before a transplant, and a fuller hairline afterwards.
Guide

Which Article Is Right for You?

Everyone's experience of hair loss is different. Use the guide below to find articles that address your symptoms or help you with the decisions you're facing.

Your situation

My hair has suddenly started falling out, or I'm losing a lot of hair

Start with these posts
Your situation

My hairline keeps receding

Start with these posts
Your situation

I'm a woman and I'm losing hair

Start with these posts
Your situation

I'm looking for a hair loss treatment

Start with these posts
Your situation

I'm considering a hair transplant

Start with these posts
Your situation

I've already had my hair transplant

Start with these posts
Next Step

Ready for the Next Step?

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Our blog explains hair loss, treatment options and recovery in clear, straightforward language. If you're considering treatment with Elithair, the pages below offer more detail on the procedure, current costs, techniques, recovery and what to expect during your stay in Istanbul.

Hair Transplant: how treatment works and why your diagnosis guides your care. Hair Transplant Cost: all-inclusive pricing by graft tier and what the package includes. Techniques: extraction, implantation and anaesthesia, step by step. Hair Transplant Procedure: the four days in Istanbul.

Healing Phase: how recovery progresses from the procedure to the final result. Before and After: documented results for each treatment area. Hair Transplant FAQ: the 50 most frequently asked questions in eight categories.

Start With a Reliable Assessment

Dermatoscope examination of the scalp at Elithair before a hair transplant

General information can help you understand your options, but the right approach depends on your individual circumstances. Your diagnosis, the pattern of your hair loss and how stable it is, the density of hair in your donor area and the health of your scalp all affect whether a transplant is suitable for you.

A free hair analysis based on your photos can give you an initial indication of whether a transplant may be suitable, along with an estimate of how many grafts you may need and the likely price.

Hair transplant before and after: man wearing a face mask with thinning hair on the left and dense hair on the right
Before After

Andre O. – 5,200 grafts

Before-and-after comparison of a man with severely thinning hair and new hair growth
Before After

Juergen T. – 3,400 grafts

Before-and-after comparison of a man with short, thinning hair dyed a light colour on the left and dense hair on the right
Before After

Danny Liedtke - 2,700 grafts

Before-and-after comparison of a woman wearing a face mask with a marked hairline on the left and thick, long curly hair on the right
Before After

Jahy C. – 3,200 grafts

Around 40% of treatment enquiries are declined when the donor area, hair-loss pattern or another medical factor makes a transplant unsuitable. The aim is to identify any such issues before you travel or commit to treatment.

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FAQ

FAQ: Your Questions About Our Blog

More than 300 posts in four categories: Hair Loss, with articles on causes, diagnosis and treatments; Hair Transplant, from planning through recovery; Tips & Tricks, covering care, styling and research; and Reviews, featuring patient experiences.

No. Blog articles can help you understand possible causes and prepare useful questions, but they cannot diagnose the reason for your hair loss. A GP, dermatologist or other appropriate clinician may need to examine you and arrange tests. The article Hair loss: which doctor should you see? explains where to start.

For androgenetic alopecia, minoxidil is one of the most widely studied treatments. There is also strong evidence for finasteride in men for whom it is suitable. Our articles explain how each option works and the side effects to consider.

You can find recovery guidance in the Hair Transplant category and in the article Aftercare after a hair transplant. After your own procedure, follow the individual instructions provided by the clinic and the reminders in the Elithair App.

Every post shows the date it was last revised. We regularly review older posts in light of new studies, clinical guidance and changes to our treatment protocols, and update them where needed.

That depends on the cause and stability of your hair loss, your donor area and your goals. The free hair analysis based on your photos gives you an initial indication of whether a transplant may be suitable, how many grafts you may need and the likely price, with no obligation.