What is Trichology?
Trichology comes from the greek word ‘trichos‘, meaning ‘hair‘ and the suffix ‘ology‘, which means ‘the study of’.
Trichology is the science that studies the structure, function and diseases of the human hair and scalp. Clinical trichology is the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the human hair and scalp.
A Trichologist is a specialist who focuses on trichology, in other words, specializes on the study of diseases or problems related to the hair and scalp, as well as their treatments. These problems can include hair breakage, hair loss or thinning, chemical hair damage, baldness, itching scalp and psoriasis.
Treating hair loss and scalp conditions starts with an accurate diagnosis and needs an expert understanding to treat them appropriately, based on the last scientific evidence. As a Registered Nurse and Certified Trichologist, I have the competencies and the knowledge, not only to help you reach your goals, but also to provide a bespoke treatment for your diagnosis.
What does a Trichologist do?
A Trichologist is a hair and scalp specialist that helps people with issues such as hair loss, hair breakage, oily scalp, scalp psoriasis and other diseases. This means a Trichologist is a hair specialist helping you to find the right diagnosis and treatment.
There are a lot of myths around hair loss and scalp issues. This means it is important for you find someone that has a scientific basis behind their practise.
Trichologists examine the hair and scalp to diagnose and recommend treatments for your condition and its severity. A full consultation may take up to 1 hour. Hair loss and scalp problems can be a very complex issue with many possible causes. This means that a complete assessment should be done to be able to find the root of the problem.
Signs you need to see a Trichologist
- Excessive hair loss
- Hair breakage
- A patch of hair loss
- Excessive facial hair for women
- Loss of eyebrows or eye lashes
- Hair thinning
- Patches of scale
Symptoms such as ‘burning’ of the scalp or an itchy scalp would also fall within the expertise of a trichologist.
Other signs
- Excessive oiliness or dryness of the scalp
- Excessive hair breakage after a chemical service
- Chronic dandruff
- Seborrhea dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Trichotillomania
- Excessive body hair
- Use of certain medications frequently
Find more about hair loss issues here, and read about scalp issues here. If you live in Hampshire, don’t hesitate on booking a consultation with me in Southampton, UK.