Trichology

Trichology is the study of the hair and scalp.^[1] The term derives from Ancient Greek θρίξ (thríx), "hair"^[2] and -λογία -logia. In most jurisdictions the title of a trichologist, not the field of trichology, is considered a para-medical discipline.^[1]

The Institute of Trichologists was founded in 1902.^[3] ^[4] The first journal for the field, International Journal of Trichology, was founded in 2009.^[5]

Diseases

Alopecia
- Alopecia areata
- Alopecia universalis
- Frictional alopecia
- Frontal fibrosing alopecia
- Loose anagen syndrome
- Pattern hair loss (Androgenic alopecia)
- Scarring and non scarring hair loss

Hair colour
- Canities subita
- Premature greying of hair

The hair root & hair follicle disorders
- Telogen effluvium
- Trichostasis spinulosa

Hirsutism
- Trichomegaly

Pathogenic

Diagnosis

Subspecialties

Trichology includes subspecialties that deal either with certain diseases or diseases of certain parts of the hair. Some of them are:

Hair cloning

Hair removal

Management of hair loss
- Hair transplantation

Cosmetic

Hair care
- Curly Girl Method

Hygiene
- Dry shampoo

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

^ ^a ^b "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.

[webmdwhatis-1] "What is a Trichologist?".

[Lexicon-2] Liddell, Henry George; Scott, Robert. "A Greek-English Lexicon, θρίξ". www.perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved 19 May 2021.

[3] "A Brief History". Institute of Trichologists. Retrieved 2019-12-28.

[4] Penney, Alexandra (9 December 1979). "Beauty THE YEAR OF THE TRICHOLOGIST". The New York Times.

[5] Yesudian, P. (2009). "Why Another journal?". International Journal of Trichology. 1 (1): 1. doi:10.4103/0974-7753.51913. PMC 2929549. PMID 20805965.

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