Trichoscopy

What is trichoscopy?
Trichoscopy is a non-invasive, digital diagnostic method used to analyze the condition and quality of hair and scalp, where the scalp skin, follicles, condition and volume of hair are examined using a trichoscope. It is used to diagnose diseases and conditions of hair and scalp such as hair loss, alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, fungal infections and congenital hair diseases. Trichoscopy is used to diagnose scarring from non-scarring alopecia.
During a trichoscopy examination, a dermatologist examines the thickness and volume of hair, hair density, and the presence of signs of inflammation such as redness, dandruff and larger scales.
Depending on the trichoscopy findings, a scalp biopsy may be needed to establish a definitive diagnosis.
When a trichoscopy is performed, it is possible to take pictures and thus have an objective condition of the scalp and hair for monitoring therapy.
What are the most common diagnoses detected by trichoscopy?
Trichoscopy helps to diagnose and monitor the effects of therapy in androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, hair loss after stress, hormonal disorders or pregnancy, seborrheic dermatitis, scalp psoriasis, fungal infection of the scalp and hair.



Who is trichoscopy recommended for?
Trichoscopy is recommended for people who have increased hair loss, changes in hair quality, areas of the scalp where hair no longer appears, flaking, redness, itching, flaking of the scalp, baldness.
Trichoscopy helps in establishing a diagnosis and timely inclusion of therapy.

Can trichoscopy be performed on children and pregnant women?
Trichoscopy can be performed on all ages, children, pregnant women and nursing mothers without side effects. Trichoscopy is painless and does not require special preparation or hair trimming or shaving.

Recommendation:

Make an appointment for a trichoscopy if you have had or are experiencing one or more of the following:
1. Patchy hair loss
2. Non-healing scalp sores
3. Oily and flaky scalp
4. Diffuse hair loss
5. Scarring on the scalp
6. Brittle hair Make an appointment