Scientific Study of Hair & Scalp

What Is Trichology?

Trichology is the medical term for the study of the hair and scalp as well as the science of the structure, function, and diseases of the human hair.
Clinical trichology is the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the human hair and scalp.

A Trichologist is someone who specializes in hair loss problems such as baldness, hair breakage, and itchy/flaking scalp, including treating all forms of alopecia. Qualified Trichology Hair Practitioners train intensively on hair loss and scalp disorders. A hair practitioner’s goal is to get to the root of the problem and determine the best course of treatment to improve the patient’s condition while mitigating any potential side effects.

If you are suffering hair loss, hair thinning, hair breakage, or experiencing scalp disorders, and you should consider a consultation with a Trichologist.

Consultation

The goal of a consultation is to determine the underlying or root cause of the patient’s condition (you can’t fix a problem until you know what it is!). During a consultation, the Trichologist begins with an in-depth review of the patient’s medical history, current and past medications, overall health and physical condition and lifestyle.* The Trichologist may analyze your scalp with a digital microscope to examine the hair follicles or scalp. Genetic and environmental factors, including chemistry and hair care impacts, will be differentiated. This holistic approach to hair and scalp health is vital to ascertain the best treatment options. Ultimately, a determination is made regarding treatment, and an individualized plan to manage your care is developed.

In this case, there appears to be an underlying medical cause that should be addressed by a physician, and a referral is given. The most important consideration is your health.

Once the root cause of the hair or scalp issue is determined, the Trichology Hair Practitioner will discuss treatment options that may include hair detoxification, low light laser therapy, stress therapy treatments, and other treatments. Additionally, the Trichology Hair Practitioner will work with other medical professionals to develop the best hair loss solution plan to fit your specific needs.