Trichoscopy – examination of the scalp under multiple magnification allows you to diagnose the causes of itching or hair loss.
Trichoscopy is a modern method of diagnosing the condition of the hair and scalp, which allows the doctor to see the causes of the problem, and not just its external manifestations. Unlike a conventional examination, trichoscopy provides a magnification of ten times and shows the condition of the hair follicles, hair structure, sebaceous gland activity and vascular changes in the skin.
In Kyiv, trichoscopy is increasingly becoming the first and mandatory stage of examination in case of hair loss, itching, flaking or changes in hair quality. It is it that allows you to understand whether the problem is dermatological, hormonal, reactive or related to lifestyle.
The procedure is simple and comfortable for the patient and does not require special training. The doctor examines the scalp using a trichoscope – a special optical device that multiplies the image and displays it on the screen. The examination takes an average of 20-30 minutes.
During trichoscopy, hair density, shaft thickness, ratio of active and “dormant” follicles, skin condition, presence of inflammation or excess sebum are assessed. For example, a patient may complain of seasonal hair loss, but trichoscopy will show miniaturization of follicles, which is characteristic of androgenetic alopecia, and not a temporary process.
During a regular examination, the doctor sees only the surface of the skin and hair. However, many processes occur deeper. For example, with diffuse hair loss, the skin may look healthy, but trichoscopy will show a large number of follicles in the shedding phase.
That is why treatment without trichoscopy often turns out to be ineffective or gives a short-term result.
Trichoscopy is a key method for diagnosing alopecia. It allows you to distinguish between androgenetic, diffuse, focal and cicatricial alopecia. For example, with androgenetic form, the doctor sees different hair thickness in one area, and with focal – characteristic “black dots” and broken hair. This directly affects the choice of treatment and prognosis.
In seborrheic dermatitis, trichoscopy helps to assess the activity of the sebaceous glands, the degree of inflammation, and to distinguish seborrhea from psoriasis or fungal lesions. For example, with ordinary flaking, patients often use shampoos on their own, which worsen the condition, while trichoscopy allows for targeted therapy.
The price of trichoscopy in Kiev is formed not only by the cost of the procedure itself, but primarily by what you will receive at the exit. Trichoscopy without deep interpretation is just pictures of the scalp. At BG Lab, the approach is different.
Here, trichoscopy is performed by a dermatologist who:
This approach allows you not to waste months on experiments, not to waste money on unnecessary products and to work with the cause of the problem, and not only with its manifestations.
BG Lab is a clinic where everything is thought out for the organization of high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic manipulations. We have:
Trichoscopy at BG Lab is about starting treatment from the right point. That is why patients choose not just the price, but the value of the diagnosis.
Author of the article: Degtyar Inna Yuriyeva – dermatologist, dermatosurgeon, trichologist, specialist in injection and care procedures
Reviewer of the article: Tsurkan Tetyana Vladyslavivna – chief physician, international expert, dermatologist, speaker at the International Dermatological Congresses on Applied Aesthetics and Cosmetology
