Trichology

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Trichology is the branch of medicine that deals with the scientific study of the health of hair and scalp. Trichologists themselves are not normally medically qualified although members of the medical profession can undertake courses and/or careers within trichology. Trichology can be used in forensic studies of hairs to find suspects. Forensic trichology can determine the approx. age, body mass, race, and other important traits of the hairs owner.

The Institute of Trichologists is the foremost professional association for trichologists in the world, the largest provider of trichology training in Europe and, at over 100 years old, is the longest established body of its type anywhere in the world. For the protection of patients, The Institute of Trichologists publishes a Code of Professional Practice and Ethics, by which all practising trichologists who are registered members of the Institute of Trichologists are expected to abide.

If you are suffering from any form of hair loss, or from any other abnormal condition of the hair or scalp, you should consult a registered trichologist. All registered members of the Institute of Trichologists are fully qualified and are bound by a strict Code of Professional Practice and Ethics.

Only qualified and registered members of The Institute of Trichologists are entitled to use the letters AIT, MIT or FIT after their names (designating, respectively, an Associate Member, Member or Fellow of the Institute).

For further information visit the Institute of Trichologists homepage - www.trichologists.org.uk