Trichology Blog
The Institute of Trichologists’s blog is home to various blog articles written by a variety of our members and our PR team. The articles include hair loss facts, IOT updates and press releases, developments in Trichology, and more.
Why is miniaturised hair still present with treatment of Androgenetic/Pattern Hair Loss?
Hair miniaturisation is a gradual and progressive thinning of individual hair shafts that results in thinner hair and an overall increased visibility of the scalp. A significant number of people with androgenetic alopecia continue to present with some miniaturised hair even though
Alopecia – The Hair Loss Condition Hitting The Headlines
Following the recent events at the Oscars, there’s one news story making the headlines that is helping to shine a light on a condition that effects so many – Alopecia. Hair loss in women is very common. A survey by
It’s official! Trichologists ‘in training’ will receive an outstanding education with the Institute of Trichologists!
The Institute of Trichologists (IoT) is delighted to announce that after receiving its first awarding body inspection, the Institute’s pioneering education programme has been graded outstanding for each of the following categories; – Management systems – Resources – Assessment –
Hair Loss & Hair Treatment Throughout the Ages – Where Trichology Began
120 Years of the IOT As you may know, this year marks 120 years of the Institute of Trichologists, which was founded as the College of Diseases of Hair in 1902. In celebration of this, the Institute are taking a
The impact of Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss
On World Cancer Day 2022 (Friday 4th February), leading Trichologist Neil Harvey MIT, and Director at the Institute of Trichologists, takes a look at the impact of Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia (CIA) can be a very upsetting side
Thyroid Awareness Month January 2022 – The Small But Mighty Gland
The thyroid is a small but mighty gland in the neck that produces hormones to help regulate the body’s metabolism, digestive system, heart rate and other areas. When hormone production is disrupted it can affect the body in many ways,