This textbook of trichology is a valuable resource for all students, from undergraduate to postgraduate, as well as clinicians. It is comprehensive in its coverage of hair physiology and diseases, with illustrations and pictures to make reading it an enjoyable experience. This textbook fulfils the requirements of medical students with basic science issues. At the same time, clinicians will find it an ideal companion as its content is concise and easy to refer to, while postgraduate students will benefit from its up-to-date data and facts from hair and scalp research. The clinical chapters cover all common and rare diseases in all age groups. The book incorporates various therapeutic modalities, including integrative medicine, cell therapy psychotherapy, and conventional medicine. The chapters are written in a simplified, crisp, practical, and user-friendly style, with many illustrations and classical photographs exhibiting features of selected diseases.
Interest in trichology is developing rapidly, with many doctors and aestheticians establishing exclusive trichology clinics. The volume of patients concerned with hair condition and appearance is ever-increasing. The interest and enthusiasm in this subject continue to grow substantially. Therefore, all dermatology and aesthetic medicine stakeholders must furnish and update themselves in the field of hair and hair diseases. Renowned authors with expertise in trichology have shared their knowledge and experience to make this book a success.
Dr. G. K. Glen Alvin is a clinical researcher and dermatologist who has made significant contributions to the field. His educational journey includes pre-medicine studies, an undergraduate medical doctor (MD) degree, and post-graduate training in dermatology. Dr. Alvin's professional experience spans various roles, including house officer and medical officer in Malaysia. For a decade, he served as a dermatologist at Queen Elizabeth General Hospital in Sabah, Malaysia, and later as a consultant dermatologist at Jesselton Medical Centre.
His impactful research covers topics such as leprosy guidelines, melasma treatments, and novel options for enhancing eyebrows and eyelashes. Dr. Alvin also serves as a reviewer for the International Journal of Dermatology (IJD) and the Malaysian Journal of Medicine (MJM). As a member of editorial boards, he contributes to journals focused on cell biology, dermatology and dermatitis, and dermatology research and reports. Additionally, he shares his expertise as a dermatological advisor and speaker for pharmaceutical companies.
Prof. Dato' Sri Dr. Mike K.S. Chan is a pioneer of cellular, organ, and cell membrane therapies in Europe and Asia since the early 1980s. He founded one of the world's largest research groups of bio-molecular medicine based in Switzerland and Germany with a global presence in almost eighty countries. He has conducted more than 1,000 lectures, seminars, and symposiums worldwide in the fields of antiaging, cell regeneration, bio-regenerative medicine, and stem cell therapies. Author and co-author of numerous books and articles in the fields of cell therapy, immunology, bio-regenerative sciences, nutrition, and innovator of cellular based nutraceuticals & cosmeceuticals, Prof. Mike Chan is also the founder of European Wellness Biomedical Group-an international chain of research and treatment facilities (European Wellness Centers & Retreats) involved in anti-aging, longevity, and education (European Wellness Academy). He chairs and also sits on the board of numerous prominent antiaging and cell therapy associations around the world.
