Trichological Analysis
Trichological analyses are performed by a Certified Trichologist when patients require a deeper understanding of their hair loss or scalp problem. Your Trichologist will determine which type of hair loss or scalp problem you have, and advise you which treatments, if any, will help your condition. New patients are given a detailed analysis during which the Trichologist examines the hair and scalp thoroughly. Relevant information is obtained from the patient regarding their health, medical history, history of the problem, diet, hair care habits, and other pertinent facts that may relate to their problem. It may be necessary to epilate some hair for examination under the microscope or to cut some hair for a trace mineral analysis. Sometimes specific blood tests will be recommended if nutritional or hormonal imbalances, or other medical issues are suspected. Although these tests can help reveal issues that may be contributing to the problem, they are not always necessary.
Doctor Appointment for Hair
Usually, a follow up appointment will be scheduled once all tests results are received. At this time, the Trichologist will advise the patient what the conclusions are and what treatments are available and the results that can be expected. In some cases, the patient may need to be referred to a Medical Doctor, Dermatologist, or Endocrinologist if a medical issue is discovered. Fortunately, most problems that a Trichologist sees can be dealt with in the Trichologist’s clinic but the recognition of the severity of a problem is an essential part of a Trichologist’s training and referrals are always made when requested and required.
Although initial consultations are free, the costs of trichological analyses are listed below.
FREEDOMclinic Trichological Analysis
A trichological analysis can vary depending on the condition and its severity, and may include any or all of the following:
- Clinical history of the problem
- General health history
- Dietary analysis
- Microscopic scalp analysis
- Microscopic hair and bulb analysis
- Pull test
- Blood tests and analysis
- Hair mineral analysis
- Referral to another specialist
- Written report including diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Costs for a Trichological Analysis
FREEDOMclinic trichological analysis can vary depending on the needs of the patient.
The Standard Analysis, required by everyone, includes the following:
- Clinical history of the problem
- General health history
- Dietary analysis
- Pull test
- Microscopic scalp analysis
- Microscopic hair Analysis
- Referral to another specialist (If Necessary)
- Written report including diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Cost: $120.00 + HST
Detailed Analysis with Blood Tests
This Analysis includes everything in the Standard Analysis plus recommended blood test requisition, and a follow up appointment to review the test results and consider next steps. Whether or not blood or hair mineral tests are required will be determined during the Standard Analysis.
Cost: $195.00 + HST
Online Analysis
Online Analysis can be performed but please be advised that definitive conclusions may not be able to be achieved due to the inability to perform certain analyses or tests. Online Analyses may exclude the following:
- Pull test – this test can be performed with the aid of a support person.
- Microscopic scalp analysis
- Microscopic hair analysis
Fees are the same as in clinic analyses.
Additional referrals or tests
In some cases, additional referrals or tests may be required, such as Biopsy, Hair Mineral Analysis, or referral to a specialist for specific treatment. While treatments and biopsies are usually covered by OHIP, there may be additional referral fees required.
Hair Mineral Analysis
In a hair mineral analysis, a sample of your hair is taken and sent to laboratory. The analysis determines nutrient imbalances as well hormone status. A detailed report from the hair mineral analysis together with dietary and supplementary recommendations will be provided.
Cost: $275.00 HST
Your FREEDOMclinic Trichologist is John Ranney and is certified by the International Institute of Trichologists, IAT.
Your FREEDOMclinic Trichologist is John Ranney and is certified by the International Institute of Trichologists, IAT.
