Examination and Diagnostics in Trichology — "ON Clinic Odessa"

Every day, patients who faced dandruff, skin itching or hair loss come to a trichologist. The task of the specialist includes an accurate and rapid diagnosis of the pathological condition cause and the development of an effective treatment method. The first step is the collection of anamnesis and a visual assessment of the hair and scalp condition.

Trichological diseases are provoked by many factors: from choosing an unsuitable shampoo to systemic hormonal disorders. Therefore, the consultation of the trichologist begins with asking the patient about the lifestyle, stress level, diet, past illnesses, and operations. This information can be the key to understanding the cause of hair loss or other illnesses.

The second step is to study the scalp skin and hair condition using trichoscopy. It is a non-invasive, painless examination method that allows you to determine the presence and nature of inflammation or other dermatological problems, evaluate sebaceous gland function and determine hair characteristics. Trichoscopy shows hair loss areas (if they exist) and allows you to detect tissue scarring.

Diagnosis in trichology also involves conducting laboratory tests. The patient can be referred to:

• General analysis
• Blood test for hormones
• Scalp biopsy.

These studies show the presence of systemic disturbances, which lead to hair problems. For example, hair loss in women is often associated with anemia (lack of iron). A general blood test reveals it and allows you to select an effective treatment.

For male patients, the picture is different: alopecia can be caused by increased levels of sex hormones. Therefore, the examination of the trichologist often requires a detailed study of the patient's hormonal profile. A biopsy is prescribed if the selected therapy is not effective or the autoimmune nature of tissue damage is suspected.

Hair and scalp examination

Trichology has a unique set of test methods aimed at defining the cause of pathology. Trichoscopy is only one of the methods, but it has been most widely used because of its advantages:

• The procedure is painless and does not cause any discomfort to the patient
• It is performed very quickly
• The technique is informative and indicative for any problems: from skin irritation to hair loss.

Hair and scalp examination is carried out using a computer trichoscope. It is a small medical device that gives you an enlarged image of the skin. This "picture" is displayed on the computer screen and allows the specialist to visually assess skin and hair condition, to detect peeling and inflammation and the presence of scars or ulcers.

Trichological examination allows the doctor not only to make an accurate diagnosis but also to track changes in hair growth cycles, to monitor the effectiveness of the selected therapy, to correct the treatment in time and to select the optimal procedures taking into account the characteristics of the patient's body.

Based on the results of the studies and analyzes, the exact cause of the pathology is determined and an individual treatment program is developed. It can include various procedures aimed at the complex restoration of health and beauty of your hair. For example, if you need hair and scalp treatment from alopecia, injections of special medicines, which stimulate hair bulb formation, are often prescribed. Also, the doctor can give prescriptions, which include a balanced diet, suitable cosmetics, vitamin course and macronutrient supplements.

Preparing for the doctor's visit

Don`t use antifungal and medicated shampoos in 3 days before the visit. Don't wash your hair one day before the visit and come to the reception without styling products.

Accurate professional and quick diagnostics is waiting for you in "ON Clinic Odessa". You can appoint a primary consultation with a trichologist on this website or by contact phone.