Blood tests can be an extremely useful tool during a hair loss investigation, particularly with female hair loss issues. Hair loss is often a symptom of another health issue, rather than a condition in its own right, so finding out how things are on the inside can be crucial to tackling a hair loss issue […]
Nailing the issue! Many patients with scalp or hair loss issues are often surprised by a request to examine their nails, read on to find out why…… Why do we examine the nails? Just like hair, the nails can provide great insight into a person’s general health and wellbeing. Trichologists and dermatologists will often examine
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What is Trichoscopy? A Trichoscope is a magnifying device your Trichologist may use during your examination. Like a Dermatoscope that a dermatologist would use, a Trichoscope was developed over recent years specifically for use with scalp and hair disorders. A Trichoscope allows the hair and scalp to be seen at a magnification of around 50x
