Postgraduate Diploma in Trichology

Course Details

Duration	Mode	Certification
5 Days	Offline	Skin Hive Academy Certified Diploma

Eligibility

This course is designed for medical and allied‑health professionals who want to build expertise in medical weight management and non‑invasive body contouring. It is ideal for doctors (MBBS, BHMS, BAMS, BDS, MD, general practice, or related fields) and Aesthetitians.

Syllabus

1.Hair Fundamentals

Structure & Function of Hair & Hair Follicle: Anatomy of the hair shaft and follicle; roles in protection, thermoregulation, and sebum production.
Hair Growth Cycle & Phases: Sequential phases with duration, cellular activity, and clinical relevance to hair density and shedding patterns.
Hair & Scalp Diseases: Overview of common conditions (e.g., androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, seborrheic dermatitis, tinea capitis) and their pathophysiology.
Causes of Hair Fall: Multifactorial triggers
Hair Nutrition
Effect of Chemical & Beauty Treatments on Hair

2.Hair Analysis

Baseline trichoscopic parameters. Systematic visual and magnified assessment to differentiate normal variation from pathology.

Hair Fall Diagnosis - Structured history-taking, clinical examination, and targeted investigations to classify diffuse vs patchy loss (e.g., telogen effluvium, androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata). Emphasizes pattern recognition and identifying reversible triggers before treatment.
Consultation & Treatment Planning in Trichology - Patient education, and individualized plans (medical therapy, procedures like PRP/mesotherapy, lifestyle, home care). Includes documentation, follow-up schedules, and outcome tracking.