Trichology is the science of the structure, function and diseases of the human hair. This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp. Divided into six sections, the text begins with an overview of hair and the normal scalp, factors controlling hair growth and changes that occur during the aging process. The next section discusses diagnostic trichology methods including microscopy and trichoscopy. The following chapters detail the diagnosis and treatment of numerous hair disorders covering both clinical and surgical procedures, for common and more complex conditions. A chapter on recent advances in surgical management is included. The final section discusses interdisciplinary issues in the management of hair disorders such as paediatric, psychiatric, gynaecologic and endocrinologic liaison therapy. Each chapter begins with a ‘key messages’ box and concludes with a summary of the topic. The book is highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables. Key points Comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp Covers both clinical and surgical treatment methods Features discussion on liaison therapy between different medical disciplines Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams, tables and boxes

This book is divided into various sections starting from basic trichology to surgical trichology. The articles are selected on the basis of merit and usefulness to both researchers and practicing clinical dermatologists. It includes 118 articles, scanned over 250 publications. The articles are judged and edited by experts in the field of trichology. Brings to you a collection of meticulously chosen articles focusing on the recent advances in the field of trichology. Articles selected from various peer reviewed journals that were published in the last 12-month period. The book is divided into sections covering articles on basics, clinical, therapeutic, diagnostic and surgical aspects of trichology. Each article has been reviewed by subject reviewers who have written comments on value of the article, previous knowledge on the subject, what the article adds to the prevailing knowledge and practices, strong points and weaknesses of the article and other similar observations that have come in the last 12-month period. Each article is accompanied by key messages, summarizing the article as well as highlighting the clinical experience of the reviewers.