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Introduction
So you
want advice about your hair loss with a view to embarking on some form
of treatment? Your first port of call must be with
your doctor. By all means, do your own research. This website is a great
place to start! The more information you have the better
informed choice you will make and the more questions you can ask to
arrive at a personally suited conclusion.
Following
a doctor's visit your situation could be resolved. If not, he may be
able to refer you to a specialist. That professional could be a Trichologist
or a dermatologist
Unfortunately,
in most places around the globe, anyone can set up a business or a
clinic and call themselves a Trichologist, with no training, no
qualification and no experience whatsoever. Caution is advised in this
unregulated medical area. Fortunately, there are a few prominent
self-regulatory organisation's that have tried to address this problem.
In our opinion, these listed below are a good place to start. Click the heading to go to their
website.
REMEMBER
do the research! Find out as much as you can. Read the
relevant bits from this whole site. If you embark on a hair loss program
you may be paying for treatment for the rest of your life, so choose
wisely.
The
Institute of Trichologists
A United Kingdom based institute. Registered
members are fully qualified and bound by a strict Code of Professional
Practice and Ethics. If you get treatment in the UK we suggest you check
whether they are a member of this Institute. Note:
It is contrary to the Institute’s Code of Ethics for a registered
trichologist to demand money in advance of treatments.
The
Trichological Society
An Independent Autonomous Professional and Educational Body with an international reputation
and a membership which includes many of the world's most respected
academics in the field of orthodox hair-sciences
The
International Association of Trichologists
The International Association of Trichologists (IAT), a non-profit
corporation, was established in 1974 to promote the study, research and legitimate practice in all aspects pertaining to the treatment and care of the human hair and scalp in health and
disease and to supply comprehensive instruction and training in the professional application of this scientific specialty.
The American
Academy of Dermatology
A
dermatological association, with a membership of thousands of physicians
worldwide. It says it is committed to, amongst other things, advancing
the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin,
hair and nails and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime
of healthier skin, hair and nails
The
American Hair Loss Council
Regarding hair loss, they say they are the USA's
"only, unbiased, not-for-profit agency, dedicated to sorting
through this information, discovering what works and what doesn't, and
presenting our findings to the consumer".
Further Reading
1.Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichology
2. Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermatology
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