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Trichologist – help for hair and scalp
A trichologist focuses on hair and scalp and helps you understand underlying causes behind issues such as hair loss, itching, dandruff and changes in hair quality. At Akacia Medical, trichological expertise supports our assessments and next-step planning.
What is a trichologist?
A trichologist is a specialist in hair and scalp who works on problems that often sit between cosmetics and medicine. Unlike a hairdresser, the focus is not styling—but understanding why hair and scalp react the way they do.
What can a trichologist help with?
- Håravfall och tunnare hår
- Hårbottenbesvär: klåda, mjäll, inflammation och irritation
- Hårkvalitet: skörhet, slitage och förändringar över tid
- Livsstils- och vanefaktorer som kan påverka hårbotten
Trichologist vs dermatologist
A dermatologist is a medical doctor specializing broadly in skin diseases. A trichologist focuses specifically on hair and scalp from a paramedical perspective and often works practically with hair-shaft quality, scalp environment and habit factors. If a medical condition is suspected, a medical evaluation should be prioritised.
How does an assessment work?
The goal is to understand what is behind your symptoms and suggest next steps. The assessment can vary but typically combines questions, observation and—when needed—tools such as trichoscopy.
- Visuell bedömning av hårbotten och hårmönster
- Trikoskopi (mikrokamera) för att bedöma hårsäckar och hårbotten mer i detalj
- Genomgång av bakgrund: tidigare behandlingar, sjukdomshistoria och livsstil
- Plan för nästa steg: egenvård, uppföljning eller medicinsk utredning vid behov
Read more about our consultation on the page hair transplant consultation.
Not sure if it is breakage, shedding or a scalp problem?
Book a free consultation and we will help you understand your situation and what the most reasonable next step is—sometimes it is treatment, sometimes it is changes in care and habits.