It is not just a matter of scaling Scalp psoriasis is often described as simply the presence of plaques and obvious scaling. In reality, it is a complex condition involving the rhythm of cell renewal, the balance of the immune system and the general inflammatory state. Simply treating the surface is not enough. “When...
It is not the hair that is the problem When we talk about damaged hair, the thought immediately goes to split ends, dryness or loss of shine. In reality, what ruins hair rarely originates from the hair itself. Hair is a consequence. It is the result of what happens at the level of the skin, organism and style...
Understanding the real meaning of the term alopecia The term alopecia is often used loosely to refer to any form of hair loss, but what really are the various forms of alopecia and how to understand whether it is physiological or whether it needs to be investigated? In fact, alopecia means “reduction or absence of hair”...
When dandruff is not just dandruff Seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp is often dismissed as “oily dandruff”. In reality it is a dynamic condition, made up of phases of apparent improvement and sudden flare-ups, in which the skin loses its stability. It is not simply excessive desquamation. It is a microenvironment that fails to ...
Sebum on the scalp is not your hair's enemy Excess sebum on the scalp? When the scalp looks shiny, the hair gets heavy quickly and the style lasts a few hours, the most common reaction is one: eliminate sebum. Degreasing shampoos, frequent washing, astringent products. Everything revolves around the idea that the...
Thinning hair is not just an aesthetic issue Thinning hair is often experienced as a purely aesthetic problem. One notices that the line appears wider, that the density seems reduced, that the volume is not what it used to be. The first reaction is to look for a quick solution, often focused on the product...
When discomfort becomes a message Scalp itching is one of the most common and underestimated disorders. It is often treated as a simple momentary annoyance, to be soothed with a specific shampoo or soothing product. But is itching really just a symptom to be silenced? Or is it a sign that the skin ...
Because inflammation is the real starting point When we talk about skin and hair abnormalities, the focus is almost always on the visible effect: hair loss, excess sebum, itching, redness, thinning, brittle or dull hair. Rarely is attention paid to what is happening beneath the surface. According to experience gained in Trichotechnical Centres, over 90% of the...
The widespread belief to overcome hair loss When hair loss occurs, the first reaction is almost always the same: to look for a solution for the scalp. Specific shampoos, lotions, localised treatments, grandmother's remedies and alchemical concoctions... The focus, whatever the approach, in most cases, is on the visible area,...
Why it is important to distinguish integrated trichology from classical trichology When talking about trichology, the term is often used generically, as if there were only one possible approach to the study of the scalp and hair. In reality, in recent years an increasingly clear distinction has developed between classical trichology and...
