CHOOSING HAIR AND SCALP SUPPORT
Why Choose a Trichologist?
A trichologist offers a focused assessment of your hair, scalp and history to help explain possible contributing factors and suitable next steps. Choosing a practitioner also means understanding their qualifications, approach and when medical care is needed.
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Start with understanding.
Hair changes can feel personal. You can seek advice before deciding which products or treatments to try.
WHEN AN ASSESSMENT MAY HELP
You have noticed a change and want clarity.
Ongoing shedding that feels different from your usual pattern.
Hair breakage or a change in hair quality.
Thinning, a widening part or less ponytail thickness.
Uncertainty about supplements, shampoos or scalp products.
An itchy or flaky scalp that keeps troubling you.
Shedding or thinning that continues despite normal blood test results.
CHOOSING A PRACTITIONER
Look for a careful approach and clear boundaries.
A useful consultation brings the hair, scalp and wider history together. These are practical questions to consider when choosing a trichologist.
1
Qualifications and scope
Ask about their trichology training and professional membership, and which concerns they assess. A trichology qualification does not make someone a medical doctor.
2
Time for your history
The timing, pattern and changes beforehand matter. Expect questions about health, medication, nutrition, stress and hair-care practices.
3
A close look at your scalp
Assessment should consider the scalp as well as the hair. Trichoscopy can provide a magnified view where appropriate, alongside your history.
4
Advice before products
Shampoos, oils and supplements do not address every type of hair loss. Ask why a product is relevant to your concern rather than assuming it suits everyone.
5
Practical next steps
Look for clear explanations of the findings, suitable hair and scalp care, monitoring and any further investigation that may be appropriate.
6
Medical referral when needed
A GP can assess general health and arrange medical testing. A dermatologist diagnoses and treats skin, hair and nail conditions. Medical diagnosis and prescription treatment belong with a doctor.
Seek medical advice promptly for sudden or patchy hair loss, scalp pain or burning, redness, or possible scarring. You can see your GP directly; a trichology appointment is not a prerequisite.
CARMEN’S ASSESSMENT APPROACH
The pattern, scalp and history all matter.
1
Understand what changed
I would ask when the concern started, how it has changed, and about health, hormonal changes, illness, stress, medication, nutrition and hair care. Bring existing relevant blood test results if you have them.
2
Examine the hair and scalp
I would look at the visible pattern and scalp condition. Non-invasive trichoscopy may help examine hair-shaft variation, follicle openings, scaling and redness under magnification.
3
Explain the next step
We discuss possible contributing factors and appropriate care or monitoring. If further medical investigation, diagnosis or prescription treatment is needed, I can guide you towards GP or dermatologist support.
Why choose Carmen Du Preez?
Carmen Du Preez is an IAT Certified Trichologist and a member of the International Association of Trichologists, with 18 years of experience in the hair industry.
Consultations are personalised and evidence-informed, with a focus on understanding your concern, explaining the findings and helping you decide on appropriate next steps.
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