What is a Trichogram?

The trichogram is a microscopic examination of the roots of your hair.

What is a hair and scalp specialist called?

A trichologist is a specialist who focuses on trichology — the study of diseases or problems related to the hair and scalp, as well as their treatments. Trichology takes its name from the Greek word Trikhos, which means hair.

What is Anisotrichosis?

In 2007, Sewell introduced the term “anisotrichosis” which refers to a variation in diameter of follicles. It’s an important trichoscopic feature of established androgenetic alopecia. In this picture of a female patient with androgenetic hair loss, it can be seen that some hairs are thick and some are much thinner.

What is an Anogen?

Anagen is the active phase of the hair. The cells in the root of the hair are dividing rapidly. During this phase the hair grows about 1 cm every 28 days. Scalp hair stays in this active phase of growth for two to six years.

Can a trichologist stop hair loss?

A trichologist can of course help in some cases but can only give patients topical treatment for hair loss, as they are not medically trained. Getting to the cause of your condition leads to better treatment.

Do Club hairs grow back?

In the case of a club hair, the hair follicle holding the strand becomes dormant and shrinks, which cuts off blood flow to the club hair. Without blood flow, the club hair can no longer grow, although it will remain attached to the follicle for up to three or four months.

What is the hair pull test?

Pull Test and Tug Test This simple test measures the severity of hair loss. During a pull test, a dermatologist grasps small sections of hair, about 40 strands, from different parts of the scalp and gently tugs. If six or more strands fall out, you have what’s known as active hair loss.

Can Trichodynia cause hair loss?

Dr Farjo, founder of the Farjo Hair Institute which is based in London and Manchester, said: “Trichodynia has been linked to alopecia – a general term for conditions which cause hair loss.

Is Trichodynia curable?

There is no one way to treat trichodynia; doctors take a very individualistic approach. If trichodynia is thought to be a result of depression or anxiety over hair loss, doctors may prescribe an antidepressant.

Which hair growth phase is the longest?

Anagen
1. Anagen: Growing phase. The stages of hair growth begin with the anagen phase. It’s the longest phase, lasting about 3 to 5 years for the hairs on your head, though for some people a single hair could continue growing for 7 or more years.