Precision diagnosis. Microscopic insight.
We use trichoscopy to magnify the scalp up to 200x—offering insight far beyond what the eye can see. It allows us to detect the earliest structural changes in the hair follicle and hair fibre, long before visible thinning begins.
Why hair and scalp analysis matters
Through ultra-precise imaging, we evaluate hair shaft diameter in micrometres relative to your genetic maximum thickness. Subtle reductions in calibre—often undetectable to the naked eye—can indicate early miniaturisation. Using expert visual analysis, we assess whether the follicle is functioning at full capacity or showing signs of disruption due to inflammation, hormonal imbalance, or metabolic stress.
What We Look For
- Hair diameter variation: Early signs of miniaturisation are picked up by tracking micrometre-level differences in diameter—long before noticeable thinning begins.
- Follicular unit counts: A healthy scalp typically produces hairs in units of two or three. We count the number of single, double, and triple follicle units across zones. A shift toward single units, or empty and sealed follicles indicates significant miniaturisation.
- Blood vessel coverage: We assess microvascular supply to the follicles. Poor circulation affects nutrient and oxygen delivery—both essential for growth.
- Scalp inflammation: Trichoscopy helps us detect subtle redness, swelling, or pigmentation that could signal chronic follicular inflammation—a root cause in some scalp conditions and many alopecia subtypes.
- Product build-up & pore blockage: The lens reveals cosmetic residue, sebum plugs, and keratin blockages that contribute to congestion and hinder follicle function.
What you’ll receive
- A 30-minute in-clinic session with high-resolution scalp imaging
- Trichoscopy readings with a clinical explanation of what we see
- A follicular unit density assessment (single vs. multi-hair units)
- Visual evidence of inflammation, congestion, or reduced circulation
- Personalised recommendations for further blood work, nutrition, or treatment based on findings