Frequently Asked Questions

Is TRICHOLOGY a new science? I’ve only recently heard of it.
There are many professionals including Medical Doctors, Dermatologists and even Cosmetologists, who are not familiar with this science, however Trichology is not new. Trichology was introduced in London, England in 1902.

What is the first step in determining whether a patient needs to see a Trichologist?
The first step is consultation (analysis, diagnosis, heredity, prognosis, recommendation). This establishes the basis for treatment.

Why is consultation so important when it comes to establishing treatment?
Consultation takes place at the forefront of all professions. For example, when one enters a restaurant, a waiter or waitress consults with the patron in order to give the needed service.

Who are some of the other professionals Trichologists work with apart from Dermatologists?
In addition to Dermatologists, there are M.D.'s, Internal M.D.'s, Endocrinologists, Dentists, Nutritionists, Psychiatrists, Cosmetologists and other Trichologists.

I thought up until now that only Dermatologists handled problems affecting the hair and scalp?
This is true in some instances. However, 90 percent of the patients that Trichologists see are nutritionally deficient, while others suffer thyroid imbalance and still others are challenged with medication. The hair responds like a barometer for the body. When hair is shedding, it is like a red light for a Trichologist, indicating something internally is out of balance.

What part does proper diet play in maintaining healthy hair and scalp?
Proper diet and supplements lead to a healthy person and a healthy person will have healthy hair and scalp. To a Trichologist, the hair and scalp are not a separate entity, but an integral part of the whole person. So our approach to healthy hair and scalp is to encourage a total healthy lifestyle.

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