Hair Therapy & Transplantation

Hair Therapy & Transplantation
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Hair Trichology Treatment

Salma Debar*
 
*Correspondence: Salma Debar, Department of Human Genetics, NexMed Inc, San Diego, USA, Email:

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Abstract

As the hair and scalp are viewed as external structures, they actually reflect the status of the complex body systems that keep the body functioning. Hair undergoes diseases like Telogen Effluvium, Alopecia Areata, Androgenetic Hair Loss, Traction Alopecia, Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Pityriasis (dandruff) to avoid such experience trichologists study the body systems, nutrition, chemistry of the hair, and the physiology of the hair and skin. Trichology focuses on treating the hair from the inside-out. A healthy scalp begins with a healthy body.

Keywords

Trichology; Hair treatments; Areata

Introduction

Trichology is a branch of Dermatology which deals specifically with the health and condition of the hair and scalp. It focuses on analysis and the cure of diseases and disorders of hair on the human body or scalp. It is one of the oldest branches of dermatology.

As Hair fall control is holistic approach it is not completely based on medication and food supplement but also life style and diet changes. Here trichologist will start with an analysis of the root cause of hair loss, hair breakage, (Figure 1A) weakening of hair medulla, infections on the scalp and then proceed with the treatment according to causes [1-3].

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Figure 1: Hair baldness, hair fall and hair trichology treatment.

This treatment mainly concentrate on preventing hair loss and advancing the immediate condition of hair and scalp (Figures 1B and C). The alternatives can be surgical and non-surgical processes to treat any disorder in both men and women. There might be a need for repeated treatment for permanent results. Hair loss and scalp issues can affect the patient’s confidence and self esteem. Consulting a hair and scalp specialist online, can help with diagnosis of the issue in complete privacy.

References

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  2. Wester RC, Maibach HI, Guy RH, Novak E. Minoxidil stimulatesncutaneous blood flow in human balding scalps:npharmacodynamics measured by laser Doppler velocimetry andnphotopulse plethysmography. J Invest Dermatol.1984;82:515-517.
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Author Info

Salma Debar*
 
Department of Human Genetics, NexMed Inc, San Diego, USA
 

Citation: Debar S (2020) Hair Trichology Treatment. Hair Ther Transplant 10:152.

Received: 10-Jul-2020 Accepted: 27-Jul-2020 Published: 05-Aug-2020 , DOI: 10.35248/2167-0951.20.10.152

Copyright: © 2020 Debar S. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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