trichologist
Studies hair disorders
A trichologist is a specialist in hair and scalp health—diagnosing conditions like hair loss, dandruff, and scalp disorders.
Trichology is not a medical specialty; practitioners typically have certification rather than medical degrees.
She consulted a trichologist about her thinning hair.
Skin cavity growing strands
- keratinStructural hair protein
- strandThin fiber piece
- alopeciaPathological follicle loss
- baldnessAbsence of hair
thinning · shedding · regrowth · texture · density · porosity · breakage · miniaturization
Doctor treating skin disorders
- cosmetologistLicensed beauty treatment provider
- clinicianMedical care provider
- practitionerOne who works regularly
- consultantProfessional advice provider
specialist · expert · hairstylist · beautician · esthetician · electrologist · therapist · physician
Vasodilator for follicles
- finasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitor
- microneedlingPuncturing skin for healing
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
serum · shampoo · conditioner · massage · diagnosis · microscopy · analysis · consultation
Compulsive self-plucking disorder
Flaky scalp condition
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- folliculitisHair root inflammation
sebaceous · follicles · epidermis · inflammation · irritation · flaking · itching · oiliness
follicle
Skin cavity growing strands
baldness · thinning · shedding · regrowth · texture · density · porosity · breakage · miniaturization · telogen
dermatologist
Doctor treating skin disorders
- cosmetologistLicensed beauty treatment provider
- clinicianMedical care provider
- practitionerOne who works regularly
consultant · specialist · expert · hairstylist · beautician · esthetician · electrologist · therapist · physician · researcher
minoxidil
Vasodilator for follicles
- finasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitor
- microneedlingPuncturing skin for healing
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
topical · serum · shampoo · conditioner · massage · diagnosis · microscopy · analysis · consultation · regimen
trichotillomania
Compulsive self-plucking disorder
dandruff
Flaky scalp condition
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
folliculitis · sebaceous · follicles · epidermis · inflammation · irritation · flaking · itching · oiliness · dryness
trichologistbarber
Professional who trims locks
hairdresser · hairstylist · cosmetologist · hair colorist · beautician
trichologistgeneralist
One with broad expertise
general practitioner · GP · layperson · non-specialist · podiatrist