Trichology is the scientific study of hair and its diseases and care. Trichologists are professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of hair loss, scalp disorders, and other hair-related problems. They can provide a variety of services, including:
- Hair loss consultations
- Scalp evaluations
- Hair analysis
- Hair transplantation
- Hair restoration procedures
- Hair care advice
Trichologists can help people with a variety of hair-related problems, including:
- Androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness)
- Female pattern baldness
- Telogen effluvium (stress-related hair loss)
- Alopecia areata (patchy hair loss)
- Seborrheic dermatitis (scalp dandruff)
- Psoriasis (scaly skin condition)
- Tinea capitis (fungal infection of the scalp)
- Hair breakage
- Hair thinning
- Hair damage
- Hair loss due to medical conditions, such as thyroid problems or cancer