Trichology is the science of hair and clinical trichology is the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the scalp and hair. Trichologists employ the same diagnostic procedures as their medically qualified colleagues, and by and large, use traditional dermatological treatments and approaches.
Clinical Trichology is neither an alternative nor a complementary medicine – and it doesn’t deal exclusively with hair, as is commonly supposed.
The Institute of Trichologists was founded in 1902 to further knowledge and understanding of the hair and scalp from the scientific point of view and to provide properly trained and qualified practitioners who could give help and advice to men, women and children suffering from various problems which can affect the condition of their hair and scalp.
Correct diagnosis is followed by the recommendation of a prescribed regime of suitably medicated products which, when used on a regular basis, as advised, over a reasonable period of time, have been found to be effective.
Susan is presently mixing and supplying preparations for all maladies of the scalp and hair for all patients who have either seen Susan in person or have been advised to use her preparations by her professionally qualified colleagues, who would be either Members of the Institute of Trichologists, or their General Practitioner.
Susan, proprietor of The Devon Trichology Practice, has been awarded a Fellowship of the Institute of Trichologists (FIT) for her continuous service to the Institute.
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