Frequently Asked Questions

Trichology is the scientific study of the human hair and scalp, its health, functions, and diseases as it relates to hair loss and scalp disorder issues.

• Trichologists are non-medical practitioners trained in the treatment and care of the human hair and scalp by incorporating a scientific and holistic approach.

• Cosmetologists are trained to provide beauty treatments to the skin and hair.

• Dermatologists are medical doctors trained to evaluate and manage patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, hair, nails and mucus membranes.

The Trichologist will get to the root cause of hair loss issues by incorporating a scientific, naturopathic and holistic approach. For issues that appear to be medically related, they will refer you to medical professionals in their network or recommend the client contact their health care provider..

Some common conditions that may result in hair loss or scalp disorders are:

• Androgenetic alopecia,

• Male or female pattern baldness,

• Telogen effluvium,

• Alopecia areata,

• Cicatricial alopecia,

• Traction alopecia,

• Trichotillomania,

• Tinea capitis and

• Seborrheic dermatitis.

Hair loss could strike anyone, at any time. And because hair loss can be due to various reasons, and in many cases is unpredictable, it does not discriminate by age, sex, nationality, race, etc.

Trichology Analysis sessions are private, 1-on-1 and confidential.

It will start with questions regarding your hair loss concerns so that the Trichologist can collect information from you about your medical, personal and hair care history.

Also, the Trichologist will conduct a thorough analysis of your hair and scalp using a Hair and Scalp Scanning device (HSS).

• The HSS will measure the precise hair loss, growth and breakage in specific areas.

• HSS also measures the body’s “bio markers” (energy working through and out the body) and will generate a numerical score.

All of this information will allow the Trichologist to create a treatment plan and/or refer the client to a medical profession if the issue appears to be medically related.

Absolutely! Remember, you are what you eat. For example, an iron deficiency in your diet could result in anemia, and subsequently lead to hair loss. Another example is not having enough protein (the building block of hair) in your diet. A healthy diet is among the best, preventative measures against hair loss.

Your Trichologist can recommend dietary and weight management approaches to improve the health of your hair.

Yes, it can often be a contributing factor. However, the underlying infections, inflammation and hormonal imbalance that result from dialysis treatment can also cause hair loss.

As the chemo does its work against cancer cells it also destroys hair cells, causing hair to be lost over a period of days or weeks. After the completion of the therapy, as the body rids itself of the toxicity, regrowth usually occurs within six to eight weeks, depending on the individual.

Low level light laser therapy, or “LLLT”, is a treatment option used to address a variety of medical disorders from ulcers to musculoskeletal disorders. In 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved low-level red-light therapy as a safe and effective way to also treat male/female pattern hair loss.

Yes! In fact, it is highly recommended that you do so to continue achieving optimal results for hair regrowth. Your Trichologist will recommend an at-home-use device that should be used every other day, between 90 seconds – to -20 minutes. LLLT will be used in addition to the treatments you receive at your Trichologist’s office.

It is a simple test used to determine what type of blood you have (for example, A, B, O). Understanding your blood type will help explain how your body reacts to different types of diets, nutrition and physical activity. It further explains why certain people react differently to the same type of foods. Examples: bloating, gas, hives and weight gain. It’s useful in assessing what diet options may be beneficial to you to attain optimal, overall wellness, including improver your hair and scalp health.

Your Cosmetologist is often the first person to observe changes and issue with your hair and scalp. But if they are not trained in trichology, they may not be able to fully assess or treat the root cause of hair loss or scalp issues.

Likewise, if the Trichologist is not a Cosmetologist, they will have to refer the client to a Cosmetologist for any style and beauty services.

Having one provider who can assess and treat issues, as well as offer style options during the duration of treatment, is an optimal choice.