Trichology
What is Trichology?
Trichology is the specialty dealing with problems of the hair and scalp; hair loss, baldness, alopecia, scaling, itching, hair breakage, hair damage, and dryness or oiliness of the hair or scalp.
Our qualified trichologists are registered members of the International Association of Trichologists. Members adhere to a strict Code of Ethics.
Trichology covers the medical and nutritional areas that relate to hair and scalp problems. Particularly important are the immune system, the endocrine system and the various hormones, the nervous system, circulatory system, the digestive system and dietary factors.
Chelcey Salinger
Certified Trichologist and Hair Loss Specialist
Chelcey Salinger IAT is a consultant trichologist at the Australian Trichology Centre, Sydney and Adelaide, where she specialises in hair loss, baldness, alopecia areata, hair breakage, hair damage, psoriasis and other scalp problems in women and men.
Chelcey is the executive director of the International Association of Trichologists (USA). She is involved in the education of Trichologists, tutoring students all over the world and supervising the clinical training of students in Australia. She has lectured at Trichology Conferences in Brazil, Canada, Iceland and England. Chelcey’s professional opinion and insights on hair and hair loss are regularly sought by magazines and media and as an expert witness in legal cases involving hair loss or breakage.
Chelcey has a strong background in health. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Movement and Health Studies, a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, is a qualified Trichologist and is a member of the International Association of Trichologists.