Trichology

Trichology is the study of the hair and scalp.[1] The term derives from Ancient Greek θρίξ (thríx), "hair"[2] and -λογία -logia. In most jurisdictions, it is considered a para-medical discipline.[3]

The Institute of Trichologists was founded in 1902.[4] [5] The first journal for the field, International Journal of Trichology, was founded in 2009.[6]

Diseases

Diagnosis

Subspecialties

Trichology includes subspecialties that deal either with certain diseases or diseases of certain parts of the hair. Some of them are:

  • Hair care
    • Curly Girl Method
  • Hair removal
  • Hygiene; Dry shampoo

Treatment

Trichology community

Associations

  • International Association of Trichologists (IAT)
    • American Hair Research Society (AHRS)
    • Australasian Hair and Wool Research Society
    • European Hair Research Society (EHRS)
    • Hair Research Society of India
    • Korean Hair Research Society (KHRS)
    • Russian Hair Research Society (RHRS)
    • Society for Hair Research Japan
    • Ukraine Hair Research Society (UHRS)
    • World Congress for Hair Research
  • The Institute of Trichologists
  • International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
  • The Trichological Society

Journals

  • International Journal of Trichology
  • Trichology and Cosmetology

Notable trichologists

  • Desmond Tobin
  • Antonella Tosti

Cosmetic

  • Erkkie-Harris Wells
  • Mark Constantine
  • F.J. Cunningham
  • Philip Kingsley

References

  1. Nkwate, Jeanette (8 July 2020). "What is Trichology?". Afrocenchix. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  2. Liddell, Henry George; Scott, Robert. "A Greek-English Lexicon, θρίξ". www.perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  3. "What is Trichology?". Optima Hair Specialists. 2019-11-12. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  4. "A Brief History". Institute of Trichologists. Retrieved 2019-12-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. https://www.nytimes.com/1979/12/09/archives/beauty-the-year-of-the-trichologist.html
  6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20805965/


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