Scalp Health

Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the scalp caused by a reaction to an irritant or allergen.

Do you suffer from a flaky, itchy scalp? Read our expert trichologist's overview of why this may be and what you can do to prevent dandruff.

Dandruff – with its itchiness, scaliness and flakes coating your shoulders – is one of the world’s most annoying scalp problems.

A toner for your scalp may be the one product in your haircare regime that you never knew you needed.

What does a Consultation with a Philip Kingsley Trichologist entail, and why might you want one?

Folliculitis is an inflammation of your hair follicle, often (but not always) caused by a bacterial infection.

Cradle cap most commonly occurs in the first three months of a baby’s life. The good news is it can be easily treated, and the baby is likely to be unaware of the condition.

A good scalp environment refers to a scalp that is absent of excessive oil or dead skin cell build-up. The benefit is that it optimises healthy hair growth.

Some birth control pills can protect hair follicles which may help slow the hair thinning process, because they increase your oestrogen levels and/or diminish your levels of testosterone

HRT helps keep your hair in its growth phase for longer, and therefore stops it from moving into its shedding phase prematurely.