What is a trichologist?

A qualified trichologist is considered an expert in hair loss and scalp conditions. A comprehensive list is detailed below which outlines the most common conditions that lead to hair loss of scalp disorders.

Many of the conditions listed below may be helped. Please note that severity varies. In any case where you are suffering from a hair loss or scalp disorder and are concerned, professional advice is always the best option. Self diagnosis can be dangerous.

When considering hair loss as a whole, it should be noted that they come in several categories.

1. Acute hair loss & scalp conditions - that can in most cases be treated.

2. Traction hair loss - if caught soon enough the hair shedding may return to that of the norm.

3. Androgen related hair loss conditions - may be stabilised with the correct course of treatment which may involve specialist advice from other professional services such as your GP, an endocrinologist or a gynecologist.

4. Androgenetic hair loss conditions - relating to hereditary hair loss. Advice on possible solutions can be sought in this case.

The following is a detailed list of the most common hair loss or scalp conditions that we might see in our practice:

Accelerated Vellus Syndrome • Acne Keloidalis Nuchae •  Acne Necrotica Miliaris •  Acne Varioliformis • Acquired Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa •Acquired Progressive Kinking •Afro hair •Ambras Syndrome • Androgen Related Hairloss in Women •Androgen Related Alopecia  • Androgen Related Baldness (Males) • Anagen Effluvium •Anorexia Nervosa and Hairloss • Albinism and Hair •  Alopeia Areata • Alopecia Totalis • Asymmetrical Hair Loss • Beard & Hair Transplantation • Bubble Hair • Bulimia and Hairloss • Chemotherapy and Hairloss •  Cicatrical Alopecias • Congenital Hypertrichosis Lanuginosa • Cradle Cap (Vernix Caseosa) • Dandruff • Eating Disorders & Hairloss • Epilation due to extensions • Extensions • Facial Hair • Favus •  Female Hairloss • Ferritin - Hairloss • Folliculitis DeCalvans • Fragilatas Crinium • Grey/White Hair • Green Hair • Hair • Hair - its structure & function • Hair Casts • Hair-follicle morphology • Hair Mineral Analysis • Hair replacement (non surgical) • Hairloss in Women • Hairloss due to extensions •  Hair Breakage • Head Lice (Pediculus Capitis) • Herpes Zoster (Shingles) • Hirsutism • Hyperkeratosis Cystica Follicularis • Hypertrichosis • Hypertrichosis lanuginosa • Idiopathic Trichoclasia •  Impetigo • Iron and Hairloss • Kinky Hair • Leucotrichia (Poliosis) • Lice •  Lichen Planus • Lichen Simplex Chronicus • Male Pattern Baldness • Melanoma (skin cancer) and Scalp •   Monilethrix (beaded hair) • Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers (NMSCs) and Scalp  • Pediculus Capititis • Pemphigus •   Pili-Annulati (Ringed Hair) • Pityriasis • Plica Polonica (Plica Neuropathica) • Psoriasis (Scalp) • Pseudo-pelade (Brocq) • Pubic Hair Restoration (Female) • Radiotherapy and Hairloss • Radiotherapy and Hair transplantation • Ringed Hair • Ringworm (scalp)  • Scarring Alopecias • Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (scalp) • Serum Ferritin • Skin • Telogen Effluvium • Thyroid and Vitamins • Tractio Alopecia • Tractional loss associated with hair extensions • Trichokinesis (twisted hair) • Trichokryptomania •  Trichonodosis (knotted hair) • Trichoptilosis (Fragilatas Crinium) •  Trichorrhexis Nodosa • Trichothiodystrophy • Trichotilomania • Tufted Folliculitis • Vernix Caseosa • Vitiligo • Vitamins Minerals and your Thyroid • Woolly Hair Syndrome •

If you are suffering from a hair loss or scalp condition, then advice should be sought at the earliest opportunity. Please feel free to contact or advice line. You will be able to speak with a trichologist in person on the phone who will be able to advise you.

You may wish to arrange a consultation with us. This can be done by contact us by telephone or via email:

Email us at: info@ht-healthcare.co.uk

Telephone: 0207 404 0072