trichology
Study of hair
Trichology is the study of hair and scalp health, particularly the diagnosis and treatment of hair loss, dandruff, and related conditions.
A trichologist examines hair structure, growth cycles, and disorders, though the field sits between dermatology and cosmetology rather than being a formal medical specialty: She consulted a trichologist about her thinning hair.
Pathological follicle loss
- baldnessAbsence of hair
- thinningReducing density or number
- dandruffFlaky scalp condition
- seborrheaOveractive oil gland disorder
folliculitis · psoriasis · dermatitis · ringworm · breakage · brittle · dryness · greasiness
Skin cavity growing strands
- strandThin fiber piece
- keratinStructural hair protein
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
- cuticleDead skin at nail base
cortex · medulla · texture · growth · density · porosity · elasticity · pigment
Study of skin ailments
- cosmetologyScience of beauty care
- anatomyStudy of organism structure
- physiologyScience of bodily functions
- morphologyStudy of structural forms
genetics · endocrinology · hormones · androgens · DHT · sebaceous · sebum · epidermis
Vasodilator for follicles
- finasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitor
- biotinB7, a metabolic cofactor
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
- laserConcentrated light device
microneedling · topical · shampoo · conditioner · serum · supplement · massage · phototherapy
alopecia
Pathological follicle loss
seborrhea · folliculitis · psoriasis · dermatitis · ringworm · breakage · brittle · dryness · greasiness · itchiness
follicle
Skin cavity growing strands
cuticle · cortex · medulla · texture · growth · density · porosity · elasticity · pigment · melanin
dermatology
Study of skin ailments
- cosmetologyScience of beauty care
- anatomyStudy of organism structure
- physiologyScience of bodily functions
morphology · genetics · endocrinology · hormones · androgens · DHT · sebaceous · sebum · epidermis · research
minoxidil
Vasodilator for follicles
- finasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitor
- biotinB7, a metabolic cofactor
- transplantMove tissue between bodies
laser · microneedling · topical · shampoo · conditioner · serum · supplement · massage · phototherapy · consultation
trichologypodiatry
Foot disorder treatment
ophthalmology · cardiology · neurology · dentistry · osteology