Trichology is the scientific study of human hair and it’s disorder’s and diseases. Clinical trichology is the diagnosis and treatment of hair and scalp disorder’s and diseases. Trichologists qualify and become registered with The Institute of Trichologists who are the governing and qualifying body of the profession.  The Institute was founded in 1902.

Trichologists are able to diagnose and help most hair and scalp disorders presented to them by using a detailed and personal profile-building consultation process including careful examination of the hair and scalp.  Consultations have to reveal important background information on possible contributing factors such as genetics, stress, prescribed medication, health history, dietary habits, childbirth, the menopause and hormone imbalances.

Quite often a trichologist will liaise with family GP’s when it is suspected that blood tests are required to help confirm the cause of hair loss, for example iron deficiency or hormone imbalances can trigger hair loss.