Trichology
What Is Trichology?
Trichology, a paramedical field, is the study of hair and scalp disorders that also involves the anatomy and physiology of
hair. It is not widely known to many, but is by no means a new field of
science. This disciplined area of study began in London, England in
1902. Trichology is taken from the Greek word "tricho" meaning "hair"; it is the branch of medicine that has to do with the anatomy, growth and diseases of the hair. It also involves an in-depth study of the functionality of chemistry, physics, and biology in relationship to the hair. Trichology is a paramedical field.
There are specialists for all area of the human body. Neurologists deal with the brain and the central nervous system, and Podiatrists deal with the problems associated with the feet.
Dermatologist specialty
is skin, the branch of medicine that deals with the skin and diseases
affecting the skin. There are other specialists that deal with other
organs, but a Trichologist is a specialist for the hair and scalp.
The hair and scalp are just as important as other areas of the body
in the overall assessment. All too often medical checkups do not
include hair and scalp examinations. By including this area of the
body in the overall examination, a number of medical conditions that
initially include doctors may be detected and treated much sooner. This
science is very important and rapidly growing with an esteemed place in
the health care and beauty industries.
What Does A Trichologist Do?
A trichologist helps people who have problems with their hair or
scalp. They often see the first signs of hair and scalp related
imbalances in both adults and children. A trichologist consults with
each client to examine the scalp and hair to determine the disorder and
the root cause. He or she may also need to examine the hair under a
general microscope or the scalp under a specialized microscope. A
trichologist will determine which problems they can treat and which
ones may need to be referred to medical specialists such as nutritionist or a dermatologists after completing all the required analysis.
Some of the problems a trichologist sees in his or her daily practice may include dandruff, eczema, psoriasis,seborrhea dermatitis, dry, oily or itchy scalp, hair breakage, hair thinning, hair loss, excessive hair loss over the entire scalp, baldness or pattern baldness, or scaling.
If you are having problem
with your scalp or hair and haven’t found any results, you may need to
see the trichologist. Call for a consultation today at 713-988-1222.
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