(A Comprehensive Program for General Practitioners to Diagnose & Manage Hair and Scalp Disorders in OPD Settings)
🔹 Duration: 3 Months
🔹 Mode: 100% Online (Clinical Lectures + Case Discussions + Trichoscopic Images + Treatment Charts)
🔹 Eligibility: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BNYS, BEMS, Physiotherapists, Doctor of Pharmacy
🎯 Course Objective:
This course equips clinicians with clinical, diagnostic, cosmetic, and pharmacologic expertise in identifying and managing common to complex hair and scalp conditions. It blends medical trichology with cosmetic dermatology to enhance patient care in modern practice.
📚 Syllabus – 10 High-Yield Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Trichology & Hair Biology
Anatomy and physiology of hair follicles
Hair cycle phases (anagen, catagen, telogen)
Types of hair: vellus vs terminal
Hair evaluation methods: pull test, trichogram, dermoscopy
Module 2: Alopecia – Classification and Diagnosis
Non-scarring vs scarring alopecia
Patterned alopecia (androgenetic in males & females)
Telogen effluvium vs anagen effluvium
Diagnostic approach in OPD + baseline investigations
Module 3: Androgenetic Alopecia & Its Management
Pathophysiology: DHT and genetic factors
Clinical grading – Hamilton-Norwood & Ludwig scale
Pharmacologic treatment: minoxidil, finasteride
Role of PRP, microneedling, hair transplantation
Module 4: Telogen Effluvium & Hair Fall in Females
Acute vs chronic TE
Causes: post-febrile, postpartum, stress, crash dieting
Nutritional deficiencies (iron, B12, D3, zinc)
Supplement protocols & lifestyle advice
Module 5: Scalp Disorders – Dandruff to Psoriasis
Seborrheic dermatitis: clinical approach & Rx
Psoriasis scalp vs seborrhea
Tinea capitis, folliculitis decalvans, Lichen planopilaris
Antifungal, steroidal, and keratolytic regimens
Module 6: Hair Loss in Systemic and Endocrine Conditions
PCOS-related hair fall
Thyroid dysfunctions and alopecia
Autoimmune causes (SLE, alopecia areata)
Integrating endocrinology in trichology practice
Module 7: Pediatric and Geriatric Hair Disorders
Hair shaft disorders in children (monilethrix, trichorrhexis)
Neonatal and adolescent scalp concerns
Age-related hair thinning in elderly
Safe treatment strategies across age groups
Module 8: Pharmacology & Supplementation in Trichology
Minoxidil – types, strengths, side effects, compliance
Finasteride vs dutasteride
Hair supplements: biotin, amino acids, marine collagen
Role of topical vs oral therapy
Module 9: Clinical Case Discussions & Trichoscopic Analysis
Case 1: Female patient with patterned hair loss
Case 2: Child with patchy alopecia (AA vs Tinea)
Case 3: Male with sudden diffuse hair shedding
Case 4: Scalp psoriasis with secondary infection
Trichoscopy image interpretation and OPD protocol
Module 10: Cosmetic Trichology & Certification
Hair care products and myths
PRP, laser hair therapy, mesotherapy
Hair transplant – indications and limitations
Final MCQ-based assessment + downloadable OPD protocols + Certificate
✅ Certification Outcome:
By the end of the course, participants will:
✔ Diagnose & manage hair and scalp complaints with clarity
✔ Prescribe evidence-based pharmacologic & supplemental care
✔ Counsel patients on cosmetic and lifestyle aspects of hair health
✔ Handle hair loss in PCOS, thyroid, autoimmune, and geriatric patients