Masters Course in Trichology (MCT)

Duration: 6 Months | Mode: 100% Online
📦 Printed Certificate & Trichology Handbook Couriered After Completion
Eligibility: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BUMS, BAMS, BNYS, BEMS, Physiotherapy, and all medical practitioner
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📘 Course Description

The Masters Course in Trichology is a 6-month comprehensive online certification program that provides in-depth clinical training on hair and scalp disorders, diagnosis, and both medical and cosmetic treatment options. It is curated for medical professionals looking to expand their practice into clinical dermatology, aesthetics, and non-surgical hair restoration.

This course is ideal for those managing cases of hair fall, alopecia, dandruff, scalp infections, and patients demanding aesthetic results. With thorough modules and visual case-based learning, this course enables the practitioner to become a certified clinical trichologist.

📦 Upon completion:

Printed Certificate + Trichology Handbook will be couriered to the candidate.


🎯 Highlights

✅ Hair anatomy to advanced alopecia management
✅ Covers nutritional, hormonal, autoimmune & infectious hair loss
✅ Introduction to PRP, Meso, and hair transplant basics
✅ Diagnose confidently using trichoscopy
✅ Completely online classes + online exams


📚 20 Detailed Modules – MCT


Module 1: Basics of Hair and Scalp Anatomy

Structure of hair shaft and follicle

Types of hair (vellus, terminal)

Hair cycle: anagen, catagen, telogen

Scalp skin layers and blood supply


Module 2: Physiology of Hair Growth & Hair Cycle

Hair growth phases in health

Factors affecting cycle duration

Seasonal shedding and age-related changes

Cellular and hormonal controls


Module 3: Clinical Evaluation of Hair Loss

History-taking and examination

Hair-pull test, wash test

Scalp mapping and photography

Scalp and shaft inspection tools


Module 4: Trichoscopy – Basics & Interpretation

Introduction to dermatoscope/trichoscope

Patterns in alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium

Image interpretation

Photographic documentation


Module 5: Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)

Male and female pattern hair loss

Grading scales (Hamilton-Norwood, Ludwig)

DHT role and hormonal influence

Treatment: minoxidil, finasteride, antiandrogens


Module 6: Telogen Effluvium (TE)

Acute vs chronic TE

Triggers: postpartum, stress, fever, crash diets

Recovery cycle and reassurance strategies

Nutritional supplementation


Module 7: Alopecia Areata (AA)

Autoimmune pathogenesis

Types: patchy, totalis, universalis

Corticosteroids, immunotherapy

Psychological support


Module 8: Scarring Alopecia

Lichen planopilaris, DLE, pseudopelade

Diagnostic biopsy

Immunosuppressants, management protocol

Differentiation from non-scarring types


Module 9: Seborrheic Dermatitis & Dandruff

Yeast (Malassezia) overgrowth

Clinical types and diagnostic clues

Ketoconazole, zinc pyrithione, steroids

Natural remedies and compliance strategies


Module 10: Tinea Capitis & Fungal Infections

Types of scalp ringworm

KOH, culture, Wood’s lamp

Oral antifungal treatments

Differentiation from seborrheic dermatitis


Module 11: Nutritional Deficiencies & Hair

Role of iron, zinc, biotin, vitamin D, B12

Clinical signs of deficiencies

Lab interpretation

Corrective diets and supplementation


Module 12: Hormonal Influence on Hair

PCOS, thyroid disorders, menopause

Estrogen/testosterone imbalance

Investigations and hormonal therapy

Contraceptive-related alopecia


Module 13: Pediatric Hair Disorders

Tinea capitis, trichotillomania

Congenital hypotrichosis

Lice infestation and cradle cap

Parent education and treatment compliance


Module 14: Hair Shaft Abnormalities

Trichorrhexis nodosa, monilethrix, pili torti

Genetic vs acquired causes

Cosmetic camouflaging options

Avoidance of chemical damage


Module 15: Cosmetic Trichology & Hair Care Science

Shampoo, conditioner, oils – ingredient science

Hair dye, straightening, smoothing – effects and damage

Cosmetic counseling

Misleading claims in hair products


Module 16: PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy

Basics of PRP and growth factors

Indications and contraindications

PRP protocol: centrifugation, injections

Pre- and post-PRP care


Module 17: Mesotherapy & Stem Cell Therapy

Injectables used in meso: vitamins, peptides

Techniques and equipment

New advancements: exosomes, peptides

Patient consent and follow-up


Module 18: Hair Transplantation – Introduction

FUT vs FUE – basic concepts

Indications and limitations

Graft calculation and donor area

Post-transplant care


Module 19: Case Management & Prescription Writing

Case-taking templates

Prescription sample for various alopecias

Lab workup samples and templates

Combining therapy: OADs + topicals


Module 20: Final Online Exam + Certification

MCQ-based assessment

Case study (optional for bonus certificate)

E-certificate + Printed Certificate by courier

Printed “Clinical Handbook of Trichology” couriered


📦 After Course Completion:

📘 Printed Handbook on Clinical Trichology

📜 Hard Copy Certificate Couriered

🧾 Practice-ready documents (sample prescriptions, checklists)

💬 Lifetime WhatsApp/email case support

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