The Institute of Trichologists

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) in women with Afro-textured hair

Scalp oils: a therapeutic or harmful catalyst for LPP? Principal author: Shirley McDonald Supporting research author: Celestine Gitau The objective of the study is to determine whether the influence of scalp oils are a contributory factor in the cause and severity of the scarring hair loss condition Lichen Planopilaris (LPP). This work was supported by […]

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The Institute of Trichologists awarded Quality Mark, and have been accredited by Professional Standards Authority

The Institute of Trichologists awarded Quality Mark, and have been accredited by Professional Standards Authority Patients, service users and the public can now choose a Trichologist belonging to a register vetted and approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (the Authority), an independent statutory body, accountable to Parliament. The Institute of

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2023 Issue 3

Newsletter 2024 – Issue 3 Please find the IOT 2023 Newsletter attached. As you know, we are always looking to share our successes as well as our members successes. If you have anything that you would like to include in future newsletters, or anything you would like to see in future newsletters, please do not

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2023 Issue 2

Newsletter 2024 – Issue 2 Please find the IOT 2023 Newsletter attached. As you know, we are always looking to share our successes as well as our members successes. If you have anything that you would like to include in future newsletters, or anything you would like to see in future newsletters, please do not

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NCFE Annual Inspection – Outstanding!

The Institute of Trichologists (IOT) is delighted to announce that after receiving its yearly awarding body inspection we remain outstanding! On Friday the 14th of April 2023, the IOT was graded one, excellent for each of the following categories; External Quality Assurance:– Management systems– Resources– Assessment– Internal Quality Assurance– Learner Feedback / Learner Experience NCFE

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Important Announcement Regarding IOT Registration with the Professional Standards Authority (PSA)

Important – Please Read Some time ago – the Board took the decision to look closely at registration with the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). This decision was taken in order to provide improved confidence in Trichology as a sector of the health care profession, to be recognised as a more professionally accepted and closely ‘governed’

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