WHAT DOES A TRICHOLOGIST DO?
A trichologist helps people who have problems with their hair or scalp.
Patients may complain of sudden excessive hair loss from all over the scalp, a bald patch which has suddenly appeared, or itching and excessive scaling of the scalp.
These are the sorts of problems a trichologist sees. A trichologist will carefully question each new client and examine the scalp thoroughly to assess the problem and its cause.
A microscopic examination of the hair might be required to aid in the diagnosis of the problem.
The trichologist must then decide if treatment is necessary and whether the problem is within his or her realm to treat, or should be dealt with by another specialist.
Treatments by the trichologist might consist of the application of a particular hair or scalp treatment or the use of nutritional therapy.
