When seeking treatments to prevent or restore hair loss, you should discuss your condition with a trichologist. A trichologist should perform some routine trichology tests to establish the cause of hair loss. This can then help them assess and apply the correct cause of treatment.
Below, we discuss some of the common questions and trichology tests you'll be asked by your trichologist to better prepare you for your first appointment. The trichological consultation includes a patient interview and clinical examinations.
Make a diagnosis of hair loss.
Make a forecast of the evolution of hair loss over time.
Recommend medical treatment for the identified cause (alopecia, other disease).
Preparing for a hair transplant (density and characteristics of the donor area, elasticity of the scalp, etc.).
Age
Family history of androgenetic alopecia (which may be added to another cause of alopecia)
Endocrine disorders (thyroid dysfunction, menstrual irregularities in women)
Possible deficiencies (diet, associated pathology, bleeding)
Cosmetic habits (straightening, traction, coloring)
Medication (chemotherapy)
Treatments received for alopecia
Visual examination of the hair (appearance, density)
Pull test (strand, three points on the head)
Trichogram (microscopic examination of hair and bulbs to assess % anagen and telogen phase)
Dermoscopy (magnifying glass examination of hair) or videodermatoscopy (high-definition digital images) to differentiate alopecia
Microbiological tests (search for bacteria, mycosis, ectoparasitosis, etc.)
Blood tests and/or hormone tests (thyroid dysfunction, deficiencies, etc.)
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