Non-Professional Trichologists
Be aware - the title is unprotected and anyone can legally call themselves a 'Trichologist'.
There are too many self styled unqualified or poorly trained practitioners masquerading as experts.

To find a reputable, qualified trichologist - The Trichological Society publishes lists of professional trichologists and can be located here: The Trichological Society

To train as a trichologist with The Trichological Society and gain a worldwide qualification takes 2-6 years, click here for more information: Trichology Course Details or see The Institute of Trichologists.

The Trichology Society's Education facility is available to all English speaking people. rather like that of the Open Universitiy, the Society operates this educational course on a credits accruement basis.

If you wish to discuss student membership and entry onto the course please contact the: registrar@hairscientists.org The Society undertakes the pure trichology element of the course. The standards to be achieved are the highest within this discipline and will usually take 2-6 years of serious study.

The Society's tutors number amongst the highest qualified and experienced exponents of the related sciences involved. Students for enrolment are expected to have attained a good standard of general secondary education and possess O and A level school certificates in appropriate subjects e.g. Biology and Chemistry. Students who do not posses these will be expected to acquire them contemporaneously at their local College of Further & Higher Education.

The coursework covers human anatomy and physiology, with in-depth study of the skin and hair together with its specific diseases/disorders including: alopecia areata totalis and universalis, ringworm, androgenic and genetic alopecias, trichorrhexis, trichotillomania, hirsuitism, hypertrichosis, canities, 'seborrhoeic dermatitis', hairfall associated with fever, folliculitis Decalvans, pseudo pelade, eczemas, impetigo, trichomycosis nodosa, leucotrichia, lichen planus, lupus erythematosus, post natal alopecia, monilethrix, myxoedema and hairfall, neurodermatitis, pediculous capitis, pemphigus, pityriasis, psoriasis, plica polonica, traction alopecia, trichokinesis, urticaria, hair damage due to chemical procedures.

Also theoretical and practical microscopy, clinical protocol and clinical equipment. A knowledge of hair restoration surgery techniques. Endocrinology and pharmacy as applicable. Expert witness testimony and report writing. Clinical consultation procedures, diagnosis and treatment as applicable to pure trichologists in professional practice. Practice management. (Certain of these subjects can only be satisfactorily studied in a clinical environment). Hairdressing chemistry (student trichologists are also expected to spend time as an observer within a reputable hairdressing salon).

To acquire and maintain listed membership of The Trichological Society, trichologists must be either:

Graduates of The Society or Graduates of other respected academic institutions recognised by The Society. They must also:

• Have been pegularly proposed approved and elected by the Governing Council.
• Are considered Reputable. Professional. Carry full Professional Indemnity Insurance.
• Are obligated to observe The Society's Rules and Ethics & Professional Practice Guidelines.

Practitioners who fail to meet the high standards required are removed from membership. Trichologists registered with The Trichological Society are recognised by the post nominal letters LTTS or FTTS.

The Society encourages its listed trichologists to maintain, update and share knowledge and experiences via attendance's at the regular

Continuing Professional Development Seminars (held at appropriate intervals). Members are also encouraged to assist each other by the exchange of information.