Trichologist, Dermatotrichologist, or Trichiatrist? A Global Perspective on a Strictly Medical Discipline

    January 2018 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Ralph M. Trüeb, Sergio Vañó‐Galván, Daisy Kopera … Chuchai Tanglertsampan
    Studysummary This article reviews the historical development of trichology and proposes the term "trichiatrist" for physicians specializing in the medical treatment of hair and scalp, noting no new clinical findings.
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