Trichology Treatments Torquay
Trichology treatments available in our Torquay located clinic.
Trichology is the science of the structure, function and all associated diseases of the human hair and scalp.
The role of a trichologist is to analyse the condition of the scalp. The hair bulbs and hair shaft using an advanced micro-camera combined with knowledge, experience, and expertise to determine the true cause of hair loss or weakness and select the appropriate trichological treatment.
Come and see us for a Trichology examination in our Torquay located Facial Aesthetics Clinic.
Why Consult A Trichologist?
- Hair loss.
- Compromised hair quality or texture.
- Scalp problems ( dandruff. Seborrhoea. Psoriasis. Seborrheic Dermatitis. Atopic Dermatitis. Alopecia Trichological examination:
- Trichological interview and professional assessment.
- A thorough examination of the scalp using a specialist micro-camera.
- Medical diagnosis.
- Treatment plan and care recommendations.
- Methods of treatment:
- Injectable mesotherapy.
- Trichological care products advise.
Frequently Asked Questions
A trichologist treats hair and scalp conditions as mentioned above, plus many others. Here are the main categories that fall under trichological treatments:
– conditions affecting the hair – A trichologist investigates the root cause behind any hair breakage, miniaturization (thinning in diameter) and hair thinning of density.
All of these may be precursors of hair loss. An experienced trichologist will advise on what may be leading to your hair loss. Or standalone conditions that do not lead to hair loss like genetics, internal medical issues, and hormonal or nutritional imbalance. So yes, it isn’t always easy to determine, hence why a trichologist is a specialist with the knowledge and expertise to treat each case accordingly.
While the word alopecia means hair loss, usually, hair will not fall right away. Instead, it passes through various stages of breaking, miniaturization and thinning until it eventually falls out. Should your hair already be falling by the time you visit a trichologist, you may have already reached the latter stages of the condition that’s causing it.
There Are Different Types of Alopecia:
- Cicatricial or scarring alopecias which are synonymous with permanent hair loss. It begins at the top or crown of the head. Like other forms of cicatricial alopecias, the loss is permanent once the hair is shed.
- Hair chemicals and tension are possible causes for scarring alopecias.
- Noncicatricial or non-scarring alopecias can be genetic and are an associated pattern with female hair loss. Characterised with crown area hair loss for women.
- Suppose the cause isn’t genetic. Non-scarring alopecias usually have an underlying medical reason.
- Diffuse alopecias are instances where heavy breakage or shedding is caused by underlying health issues or chemotherapy.
• Trauma alopecias signify some type of physical harm done to the hair or scalp
Alopecia is a general term meaning hair loss of which there are many types and causes. Most types of hair loss can be treated but some cannot..
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