Hair care and head shields with trichoscopic examination from Valentina Kalinovskaya

Digital computer trichoscopy is a modern method of examining the hair and scalp. Trichoscope - a device equipped with a digital camera with high resolution and a set of lenses with varying degrees of magnification from 10 to 1000 times. During the trichoscopy, the trichologist takes a series of pictures of the scalp, hair follicles and hair.

Indications for trichoscopy and phototrichography:

• all types of alopecia - (androgenetic, focal, diffuse, scarring).
• all types of seborrhea - dandruff (dry and oily, combination skin).
• aesthetic problems with hair: dry, cut, damaged.
• any damage to the hair and scalp after aggressive exposure.

Trichoscopy is the most informative and fastest method of diagnosis in trichology, used in all diseases of the hair and scalp.

Examination of the scalp under multiple magnification allows, in some cases, to diagnose the causes of hair loss during the first consultation with a trichologist.

Modern trichoscope allows you to determine the type and condition of the scalp, the density and condition of hair follicles, growth density, types and phases of hair growth. Diagnosis of sebaceous and sweat glands. In addition, the trichoscope allows you to study the structure of the hair - from root to tip and determine the degree of thinning or destruction.

Further computer processing of the images, as well as a special program allows you to analyze the symptoms and signs of hair disease, to make a general picture of the hair problem, to determine the list of additional studies and tactics for further treatment.