Trichology

Hair and Scalp

The expression “bad hair day” describes somebody who is feeling out of sorts with the world, who rather wishes they’d stayed in bed.  It’s interesting however that it is hair, and not any other aspect of our physical appearance that is used for this phrase.  The way our hair looks and feels and the condition of our scalp plays a huge part in how we feel about ourselves as a whole.  People who suffer from hair-loss or visible scalp problems can feel extremely unhappy and even depressed. 

The importance of our hair and scalp condition to the overall way we feel and our general well-being is often not recognised or is dismissed by medical practicioners as unimportant. That's where the expertise of trichologists fills a much-needed void.

What is Trichology?

Trichology is the specialist field of dealing with problems of the hair and scalp. They can include hair loss, baldness, scaling of the scalp, itching scalp, hair breakage, hair dryness and oiliness.

A Trichologist is a person who has studied and successfully completed a recognised Trichology Educational Program.  We would recommend that you go to a trichologist who is a registered member of an organisation such as the Institute of Trichology.

The distinct advantage trichology enjoys compared to other health related fields is that it bridges the gap between conventional and complementary or natural medicine. This gives the trichologist the scope and flexibility to select the most appropriate treatment without being constrained by the limitations of any one discipline.

There are natural alternatives to prescription drugs for treating conditions such as menopause, male balding, alopecia areata and psoriasis. These natural products have been shown to be as effective, safer and more economical in clinical trials than their synthetic counterparts.

However, where the trichologist suspects medical conditions are the cause of excessive hair loss or any other problem you should be referred to a medical practitioner for assessment.

Consultation Services

Mike Ryan is a qualified Trichologist with over 25 years of experience in working with hair.  Mike’s interest in the underlying causes of many of the problems he saw led him to study at The Institute of Trichology.  His objective is to make a difference to people who really need his support; hair loss or scalp problems can be treated and positive results can be achieved.

Consultations take approximately 1hr and can be done at The Brookdale Clinic or the comfort of your own home.

A full medical and family history will taken at that time as it may be necessary to write to your doctor on your behalf to obtain blood and other tests.

Any home hair/scalp care can be prescribed at that time if required.

Consultations and information provided are strictly private and confidential and follow the strict code of ethics laid down by the Institute of Trichology

For more information about Mike Ryan visit www.mrhair.co.uk.

Initial consultation: £85