Correct Diagnosis

Following three ways for correct diagnosis:

A. Trichologist is well trained to correctly diagnosis hair and scalp problems by physical examination of hair and scalp

B. Tricho analysis: A Trichogram helps in determining the A/T ratio of hair, the grade of Hair Loss and the structure of hair

C. Scalp analysis

. Capilloscopy identifies the state of the scalp and hair follicles

. Densitometry is used to identify the volume and density of hair

Impact of modern lifestyle on hair and scalp

. Stress: A physical or emotional stress can cause hair to prematurely enter in falling stages leading to Telogen effluviums, a type of sever hair loss. Stress can also caused a type of auto immune disorders on the scalp called alopecia which starts as a 25 paisa coin baldness and then spreads all over the scalp.

. Fashion: Today our lives seem to be dictated by changing trends, straightening perming and colouring. All these chemical process take a high toll on our hair. Tricchoxerrhis nodosa, or hair breakage due to chronic weakness is a common problem caused by chemical treatment.

. Pollution: Pollution takes its toll on your hair as well as the rest of your body. It affects by breaking disulphide and hydrogen bonds of the hair it makes your hair dry, brittle, tangled and matted.

. Diet: Today's fast food diet which consists high-fat, high-animal protein and high-salt diet damages the kidneys and creates acidic blood, thereby leading to hair loss. This lifestyles leads to vitamin deficiency, which is another cause of hair loss. And thanks to the globalization of fast food chains, we're importing hair loss from overseas.