Scalp and hair care articles
Expert guides on scalp and hair care from TRICHO DOCTOR: causes, routines and ingredients explained.
Hair loss from stress: why it shows up weeks later
Hair reacts to a difficult period weeks or even months later. Here is why that happens, what you can do yourself and when it is time to see a doctor.
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Shampoo and leave-in lotion: how the two steps work together
A shampoo cleanses the scalp and is rinsed away; a leave-in lotion stays on and complements your care between washes. Here is why the two steps do not duplicate each other.
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Seasonal hair shedding: what is normal and when to see a specialist
Many people notice more hair than usual on the brush in autumn. Here is how to tell ordinary seasonal shedding from thinning, and when to see a dermatologist or doctor.
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How to build a scalp care routine: a protocol, not random products
A shelf of half-used shampoos is a sign of guesswork, not of bad products. Here is what to notice about your own scalp and how to turn your care into a clear protocol.
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Piroctone olamine: what it is and why it is used in scalp care
Piroctone Olamine appears on the label of many anti-dandruff shampoos and scalp lotions. A plain guide to what the ingredient is, what it does in a formula and what not to expect of it.
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Oily scalp: why hair gets greasy so fast and how to care for it
How oily your scalp is depends on sebaceous glands, hormones and heredity, yet habits make a big difference. Here are the causes and the logic of a consistent routine.
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Nutrition and hair: which everyday habits affect your scalp
Hair is built from what the body gets from food, yet it sits low on the body’s list of priorities. Which everyday habits really matter, and where the myths begin.
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Itchy, irritated scalp: common causes and gentle care
Does your scalp itch or feel tight after washing? Here are the everyday causes, the first things to change in your routine and the signs that call for a dermatologist.
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Dry and oily dandruff: the difference and how to care for your scalp
Fine white flakes on your shoulders, or yellowish scales that cling to the scalp? Here is how to tell dry and oily dandruff apart and adjust your scalp care to match.
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Dandruff in winter: why it flares up and what helps
There is a reason flakes on your shoulders show up more in winter: dry indoor air, hats, hot showers and less frequent washing all change conditions on the scalp. The causes, and a simple winter routine.
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