Trichologist :
A dermatologist who is specialized in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions that affect hair and scalp is a trichologist. They are medical graduates who pursue post graduation studies in dermatology followed by fellowships and training in trichology. They are majorly concerned with treating the conditions that affect your hair, like excessive hair fall, balding, dandruff, chemical hair damage, thinning of hair, scarring alopecia and others. They provide treatment plans that include medications, supplements, dietary modifications, lifestyle modifications and surgical methods if needed. They perform various tests that include blood tests and other examinations for the evaluation of the hair health. Healthy hair boosts the confidence of the individual and improves the quality of life hence they require special attention from trained professionals for their healthy growth.