Trichology

Trichology is the study of hair and scalp disorders. Hair fall has many causes: genetics, stress, illness, crash diets, thyroid disease, iron or vitamin deficiency, hormonal conditions such as PCOS, and medicines.

Evaluation includes a scalp examination, trichoscopy and blood tests such as thyroid, ferritin, vitamin D and B12. Treatment is cause-specific and slow: it usually takes three to six months to see regrowth, so be cautious of products promising overnight results.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Fees, availability and outcomes vary by doctor and hospital.