Trichology
Study of the hair and scalp
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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
- Hair colour
Diagnosis
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
- Lidia Rudnicka
- Desmond Tobin
- Antonella Tosti
- Shuna Hammocks[6]