Dermatoscopes & Trichoscopy

A hair and scalp consultation starts with a closer look. Under a dermatoscope, a scalp that looks uniform to the naked eye shows its detail: the thickness of each hair, how many hairs grow from each follicular opening, flaking, sebum and the skin around the follicles. This category — Dermatoscopes & Trichoscopy — brings together the dermatoscopes we select for hair and scalp work and SIMONE PRO, the trichology software of SIMONE TRICHOLOGY, for trichologists, hair clinics, aesthetic clinics and salons that offer scalp consultations.

Trichoscopy is dermoscopy applied to the hair and scalp. It lets a professional observe, photograph and compare the same areas over time, so that a care routine is chosen on what can be seen and its progress is shown to the client with images rather than impressions. The dermatoscopes we sell are CE-marked by their manufacturer under the EU Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745.

How a dermatoscope for hair and scalp works

A dermatoscope combines magnification — usually 10x — with its own light source. Polarised light cancels the glare of the surface, so you see the hair shafts, the follicular openings and the colour of the scalp beneath it. Non-polarised light, used in contact with the skin, brings out the surface itself: flaking, sebum and residue. Most models switch between both modes, and some add a UV light.

Handheld dermatoscopes can be used on their own or attached to a smartphone, so every observation becomes a photograph. That is what turns a look into a record: the same area, with the same magnification and the same light, photographed at every visit.

Trichoscopy in the consultation: who it is for

Trichologists and hair clinics use trichoscopy to document the scalp at the first consultation and at each follow-up. Aesthetic clinics and pharmacies use it to guide their hair and scalp care advice. Salons with a scalp care or head spa service use it to show clients what is happening at the root before recommending a routine.

Trichoscopy supports a hair and scalp consultation; it does not replace a medical diagnosis. When the images or the client's history point to a medical condition — patches of hair loss, redness, pain or scarring — the right step is to refer the client to a dermatologist.

How to choose your dermatoscope and software

For hair and scalp work, look for 10x magnification, both polarised and non-polarised light, a field of view wide enough to see several follicular units at once, and a smartphone adapter so that every observation is saved. A compact pocket model suits salons and home visits; a larger lens with a charging stand suits a clinic with consultations every day.

SIMONE PRO — Annual License completes the equipment. The SIMONE PRO app captures dermoscopic images with calibrated optics, calculates hair metrics on the device, prepares a technical report and a co-branded report for your client, and schedules follow-ups that compare each visit with the last. It is for professional use and gives a cosmetic, appearance-based assessment of the hair and scalp.

Not sure which dermatoscope suits your practice? Write to us and we will help you choose.

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