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.

Haircare on a budget
With the cost-of-living crisis appearing daily in the news, many are looking for ways to reduce their outgoings and seeking ways to cut back. Hair care is certainly an area that can bring with it additional costs such as regular

Menopause Awareness Month – October 2022
Staying ahead of hair loss and shedding during menopause October is Menopause Awareness Month – an issue that is now discussed honestly and openly across the media (as well as in the workplace) allowing for greater understanding, positive awareness and
Alopecia Awareness Month – September 2022
Hair loss can cause great distress – and yet there are still so many misunderstandings about its causes and treatment. September is ‘Alopecia Awareness Month’ and as such, throughout this campaign, the Institute of Trichologists is proud to highlight the

Hair Loss Awareness Month – August 2022
August is ‘Hair Loss Awareness Month’ and this annual campaign provides a timely opportunity to raise the importance of discussing hair loss and the impact it can have on patients’ lives (whether male, female and whatever their age). Here, the

Get Healthy Hair Everyday – whatever the weather
As much as many of us love the glorious sunshine, sometimes the soaring temperatures which we’re currently enjoying (especially when coupled with high humidity and the dreaded fizz factor) can leave our hair feeling neglected as we ‘scrape’ it back

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