What Does a Trichologist Do? 

The word 

Trichology

 is derived from the Greek word trikhos, meaning hair (singular). In the general and broadest sense,

Trichology is the science of the structure, function, and diseases of the human hair. In a clinical sense,

Trichology is the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the scalp and hair.

Specialists working in this field help people with issues such as hair loss, hair breakage, oily scalp, and scalp psoriasis.

Some trichologists can also treat problems related to conditions like alopecia and trichotillomania, or hair-pulling disorder.

What Trichology Covers

1. Hair Loss Problems

• Male and female pattern baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia)

• Telogen Effluvium (sudden hair shedding)

• Alopecia Areata (patchy hair loss)

2. Scalp Conditions

• Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis

• Psoriasis of the scalp

• Fungal infections

• Itchy or flaky scalp

3. Hair Shaft Disorders

• Brittle hair

• Split ends

• Hair thinning and breakage

4. Medical & Cosmetic Treatments

• PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy

• Mesotherapy for hair growth

• Hair transplant surgery (in advanced cases)

• Nutritional and lifestyle guidance for healthy hair

Why Visit a Trichologist?

• To identify the root cause of hair fall (hormonal, nutritional, genetic, or stress-related)

• To get personalized treatment plans for scalp and hair problems

• To receive non-surgical and surgical solutions for baldness and thinning.