Trichology
Trichology is the study of the hair and scalp. The term derives from Ancient Greek θρίξ (thríx), "hair" and -λογία -logia. In most jurisdictions the title of a trichologist, not the field of trichology, is considered a para-medical discipline.
The Institute of Trichologists was founded in 1902. The first journal for the field, International Journal of Trichology, was founded in 2009.
Diseases
- Hair colour
Diagnosis
- Blood test
- Hair analysis
- Scalp Biopsy
- Hamilton–Norwood scale & Ludwig scale
- Trichoscopy
Subspecialties
Trichology includes subspecialties that deal either with certain diseases or diseases of certain parts of the hair. Some of them are:
Cosmetic
- Hair care
- Hygiene
Treatment
- Collagen induction therapy
- Microneedling
- Low-level laser therapy
- Platelet-rich plasma
- Oral or topical pharmaceuticals
Trichology community
Associations
- International Association of Trichologists (IAT)
- American Hair Research Society (AHRS)
- Australasian Hair and Wool Research Society
- European Hair Research Society (EHRS)
- Hair Research Society of India
- Korean Hair Research Society (KHRS)
- Russian Hair Research Society (RHRS)
- Society for Hair Research Japan
- Ukraine Hair Research Society (UHRS)
- World Congress for Hair Research
- The Institute of Trichologists
- International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
- The Trichological Society
Journals
- International Journal of Trichology
- Trichology and Cosmetology
Notable trichologists
Cosmetic
References
- ^ "What is a Trichologist?".
- ^ Liddell, Henry George; Scott, Robert. "A Greek-English Lexicon, θρίξ". www.perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "A Brief History". Institute of Trichologists. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
- ^ Penney, Alexandra (9 December 1979). "Beauty THE YEAR OF THE TRICHOLOGIST". The New York Times.
- ^ Yesudian, P. (2009). "Why Another journal?". International Journal of Trichology. 1 (1): 1. doi:10.4103/0974-7753.51913. PMC 2929549. PMID 20805965.
