Fellowship in Trichology
Expertise in Hair Health: Fellowship in Trichology for Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment of Hair and Scalp Disorders.
Course Overview
A Fellowship in Trichology provides in-depth training in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of hair and scalp disorders. The program covers a wide range of conditions, including hair loss (alopecia), scalp infections, and hair shaft abnormalities. Fellows gain expertise in both medical and cosmetic treatments for hair restoration, as well as understanding the underlying causes of hair and scalp conditions, preparing them to offer holistic solutions for patients.
What You'll Learn
Comprehensive understanding of hair structure, growth cycles, and the anatomy of the scalp.
Skills in diagnosing hair loss conditions such as androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium.
Expertise in medical treatments (e.g., minoxidil, finasteride) and cosmetic solutions (e.g., platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, hair transplants) for hair restoration.
Proficiency in diagnosing and managing scalp conditions such as dandruff, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and fungal infections.
Understanding of disorders affecting the hair shaft, such as trichorrhexis nodosa and other structural abnormalities.
Training in the role of nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle in maintaining healthy hair and scalp.
Skills in counseling patients on the emotional impact of hair loss and providing compassionate care.
Exposure to surgical hair restoration procedures such as follicular unit extraction (FUE) and follicular unit transplantation (FUT).
Requirements
Curriculum
6 Sections · 47 Lessons · 12 Months
01Basics in Trichology5 lessons
- History and Evolution of Trichology
- Hair Growth Biology
- Hair Cycle Dynamics
- Pathophysiology of Hair Loss
- Nutritional and Hormonal Influences
02Hair Disorders10 lessons
- Developmental Disorders
- Hair Cycle Disorders
- Androgenetic Alopecia
- Alopecia Areata
- Cicatricial Alopecia
- Paediatric Trichology
- Hirsutism and Hypertrichosis
- Scalp Disorders
- Hair Ageing
- Infections and Traumatic Alopecia
03Hair Diagnostics11 lessons
- Patient History and Examination
- Laboratory Work-up for Hair Disorders
- Imaging Techniques
- Trichoscopy and Trichogram
- Tricho-mycology and Tricho-pathology
- Advanced Diagnostic Techniques
- Tricho-pathology
- Techniques for Scalp Biopsy
- Histopathological Evaluation of Non-Scarring Alopecias
- Histopathological Evaluation of Scarring Alopecias
- Histopathological Evaluation of Scalp Disorders
04Therapy8 lessons
- Pharmacological Treatments
- Hormonal and Nutritional Therapies
- Management of Alopecia Areata and Scarring Alopecias
- Psychotherapy for Hair Disorders
- Treatment of Scalp Disorders
- Hair Anti-ageing Treatments
- Androgenetic Alopecia in Males
- Androgenetic Alopecia in Females
05Tricho Care6 lessons
- Hair Care Science
- Shampoos and Conditioners
- Hair Cosmetics and Colouring
- Hair Camouflage Techniques
- Ethnic Hair Care
- Adverse Effects Management
06Tricho Surgery7 lessons
- Hair Transplantation Setup
- Patient Selection Criteria
- Surgical Techniques: FUT and FUE
- Anaesthesia and Harvesting Methods
- Post-operative Care and Continual Medical Treatment
- Comprehensive Examination of FUT / FUE: Advantages and Disadvantages
- Significance of Ongoing Medical Treatment
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