Hair and scalp treatment in Gurgaon
A trichologist consultation with dermatologist Dr. Tanya Kochhar for hair fall, thinning, bald patches, dandruff and greying. The cause is identified first, often with trichoscopy, and treatment is planned around it rather than around a package.
What does a trichologist in Gurgaon do?
A trichologist diagnoses and treats hair fall, thinning, bald patches, dandruff and scalp disease. At Le Dermaire, dermatologist and trichologist Dr. Tanya Kochhar finds the cause first, often with trichoscopy and blood tests where needed, then plans medical treatment and procedures such as PRP only where they help. Progress is reviewed every 2 to 3 months.
Hair and scalp care, in short
The broad picture for anyone worried about their hair or scalp. Each condition has its own timeline, explained in its guide.
Hair fall is a symptom, not a diagnosis
Thinning at the crown, a sudden increase in shedding, a round bald patch and a flaking, itchy scalp have very different causes. Pattern hair loss, stress or illness related shedding, iron or thyroid problems, autoimmune patches and scalp inflammation each need a different treatment, and some need more than one.
A trichologist visit at Le Dermaire is a medical assessment. Dr. Tanya asks about diet, recent illness, medicines, periods and family history, examines the scalp and hair shafts, and uses trichoscopy to look at the follicles under magnification. Blood tests are suggested when the history points to an internal cause.
Procedures such as PRP, GFC, PRF and laser are offered where they add something to medical treatment, not as a replacement for it. You will be told plainly when a procedure is unlikely to help.
Hair lost to scarring conditions cannot regrow once the follicle is destroyed. A burning or tender scalp, shiny bald areas or redness around the follicles should be seen promptly rather than waited out.
Trichologist or dermatologist: what is the difference?
Both words appear on clinic signboards in Gurgaon, but they do not mean the same training. The difference matters most when hair loss has a medical cause.
| Trichologist without a medical degree | Dermatologist with trichology training | |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Varies widely, from short certificate courses to longer non-medical diplomas. The title on its own is not a medical qualification. | MBBS followed by an MD or DNB in dermatology, which includes hair and scalp disease, with further training in trichology. |
| Can diagnose medical causes | Can describe hair and scalp changes, but cannot confirm thyroid disease, anaemia, autoimmune or scarring conditions. | Yes. Reads trichoscopy, orders and interprets blood tests and performs a scalp biopsy when needed. |
| Can prescribe medicines | No. Advice is limited to hair care, shampoos and lifestyle. | Yes, including topical and oral medicines and treatment for scalp infection or inflammation. |
| Procedures | Usually limited to non-medical scalp care. | PRP, GFC, PRF, mesotherapy, injections into bald patches and laser, chosen by diagnosis. |
| Scarring hair loss | May be missed or treated as ordinary hair fall. | Recognised early, when prompt treatment can save follicles. |
| Best for | General hair care advice once a medical cause has been ruled out. | Any hair fall that is new, heavy, patchy, painful or not improving, and pattern hair loss. |
At Le Dermaire you see one doctor for both: Dr. Tanya Kochhar is a dermatologist who practises trichology, so a single consultation covers the diagnosis, any tests, prescriptions and procedures.
What to look for in a trichologist in Gurgaon
Hair fall is one of the most heavily marketed problems in the city, and many hair clinics lead with a package of sessions rather than a diagnosis. A useful first question is simply: who will examine my scalp, and what is their qualification? A registered dermatologist can be checked against the medical council register.
A good first visit should include a proper history, an examination of the scalp and hair shafts, trichoscopy or another magnified look at the follicles, and a clear explanation of which type of hair loss you have. Blood tests should be suggested because your history points to them, not as a standard bundle. You should leave with a name for the problem and a plan you can follow at home.
Be cautious of promises of regrowth on completely bald, shiny scalp, of procedure packages sold before you have been examined, and of anyone who advises stopping prescribed medicines in favour of oils or supplements alone. Pattern hair loss can be slowed and often improved, but it is a long-term condition, and honest advice says so.
Consultations and scalp treatments
Treatments that do not need a page of their own are explained here. Links at the end point to where related treatments are covered in full.
Trichologist and hair and scalp consultation
A dedicated consultation for hair fall, thinning, bald patches, breakage, greying or scalp symptoms, with a dermatologist trained in trichology. It includes a detailed history, a pull test and examination of the scalp and hair shafts, and trichoscopy where it helps to distinguish one type of hair loss from another. You leave with a diagnosis, any tests that are needed, and a written plan with realistic timelines. Coming with unwashed hair from the previous day makes the scalp easier to assess.
Scalp disease treatment
Covers itchy, sore, flaking or bumpy scalps that are not simple dandruff: scalp folliculitis (painful pus bumps around the follicles), contact reactions to hair dye and products, and scarring hair loss such as lichen planopilaris, which causes redness and scaling around follicles and permanent loss if untreated. Scarring alopecia usually needs a scalp biopsy to confirm the diagnosis before treatment starts. Thick, well-defined scaly plaques are more often scalp psoriasis, covered on the psoriasis page.
Novel PRF for hair and scalp
PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) is prepared from your own blood, like PRP, but is spun more gently and without an anticoagulant, so it forms a fibrin mesh that is thought to release growth factors more slowly. It is injected into thinning areas of the scalp over a course of sessions, alongside medical treatment. Evidence for PRF in hair loss is still emerging and smaller than for PRP, so it is discussed as an option rather than a first choice. PRP and GFC are compared in full on their own page.
Non-ablative fractional Er:YAG laser for hair loss
A non-ablative fractional erbium laser delivers a grid of controlled heat into the scalp without breaking the surface, with the aim of stimulating follicles in pattern hair loss. Early studies suggest it may improve hair density when combined with standard treatment, but the evidence is limited and it is not a substitute for proven medical therapy. It may suit patients who want to add a non-injection procedure to their plan. Sessions are quick with little downtime.
Trichoscopy
Magnified examination of the scalp and hair shafts, explained on the diagnostics page.
Read the full guideMesotherapy
Micro-injections of active ingredients into the scalp, used alongside medical treatment for thinning hair. Explained on its own page.
Read the full guideScalp psoriasis
Thick, silvery, well-defined scalp plaques are treated as part of psoriasis care.
Read the full guideTypes of hair loss, and how they differ
Most hair fall belongs to one of a handful of patterns. Recognising which one you have is the first step, and many people have more than one at the same time.
Male pattern baldness
Androgenetic alopecia in men: a receding hairline at the temples and thinning at the crown, driven by genetics and sensitivity of the follicles to DHT. It progresses slowly, and starting treatment early keeps more hair.
Female pattern hair loss
Diffuse thinning over the top of the scalp with a widening central parting, usually keeping the front hairline. Iron, thyroid and hormonal factors such as PCOS are checked where the history suggests them.
Telogen effluvium
Sudden, heavy shedding all over the scalp two to three months after a trigger such as fever, dengue or COVID, surgery, childbirth, crash dieting or major stress. It usually settles over months once the trigger has passed.
Alopecia areata
An autoimmune condition causing smooth, round bald patches on the scalp, beard or eyebrows, often appearing within days. Many patches regrow, and injections or creams can help them do so sooner.
Traction alopecia
Thinning along the hairline and parting from tight buns, braids, extensions or helmets worn for years. Caught early it recovers when the pulling stops; long-standing traction can become permanent.
Scarring alopecia
A group of inflammatory conditions, such as lichen planopilaris, that destroy follicles and leave shiny patches. Burning, itching or redness around the follicles needs prompt assessment, usually with a biopsy.
Scalp-related shedding
Dandruff, seborrhoeic dermatitis, scalp psoriasis and fungal infection of the scalp cause itching and flaking and can add to hair fall. Fungal infection of the scalp is more common in children.
Hair breakage
Hair that snaps along the shaft rather than falling from the root, from bleaching, straightening, heat styling or rough handling. It looks like hair fall, but the follicles are healthy and the fix is different.
What happens during trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a magnified examination of the scalp and hair shafts using a handheld dermoscope or a digital camera. It is painless, takes a few minutes and is done at the consultation.
Before you come
Wash your hair the day before rather than on the day, and skip oils, gels, sprays and hair colour for a couple of days, so the scalp and shafts can be seen as they are.
Scanning the scalp
The dermoscope is placed gently on several areas, usually the front, top, crown and back of the scalp, plus any patch or sore area, and the follicles are viewed under magnification.
What the doctor looks for
Variation in hair thickness, which points to pattern hair loss; broken and tapering hairs and yellow dots in alopecia areata; scaling, redness or missing follicle openings in scarring conditions; and the shape of the hair shaft in breakage.
Photographs and record
Images may be saved so the same areas can be compared at later reviews, which makes change in density easier to judge than looking in the mirror.
Explaining the findings
You are shown what was seen and what it means: the type of hair loss, whether follicles are still active, and whether blood tests or a scalp biopsy are needed before treatment.
When to see a trichologist, and what to bring
Signs worth a consultation
- Shedding that has clearly increased and lasted more than six to eight weeks.
- A widening parting, a see-through crown or a hairline that is moving back.
- A round bald patch, or patches in the beard or eyebrows.
- An itchy, sore, burning or scaly scalp, or bumps around the follicles.
- Grey hair appearing in your teens or twenties.
- Hair loss in a child, or after starting a new medicine.
What to bring
- Any recent blood test reports, especially thyroid, iron, vitamin D and B12.
- A list of medicines and supplements, including anything for PCOS, thyroid or acne.
- The shampoos, oils and treatments you have been using, or photographs of them.
- Older photographs that show how your hair looked a year or two ago.
- For women: details of periods, pregnancy or recent delivery.
- Unwashed hair from the previous day, with no oil or styling products.
Hair and scalp guides
The most common hair and scalp problems each have a full guide, from pattern hair loss in men and women to dandruff and premature greying.
Hair fall and hair loss
Pattern thinning in men and women and sudden shedding after illness or stress, and how each is treated.
Read the full guideHair loss in women
Widening parting, diffuse thinning and shedding after pregnancy, PCOS, thyroid problems or low iron, and how each is treated.
Read the full guideMale pattern baldness
A receding hairline and thinning crown, how early treatment preserves hair, and where procedures fit.
Read the full guidePRP and GFC hair treatment
What platelet treatments can and cannot do for thinning hair, and who is likely to benefit.
Read the full guideAlopecia areata
Round, smooth bald patches that appear suddenly, and the options for encouraging regrowth.
Read the full guideDandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis
Persistent flakes and an itchy, greasy scalp that shampoo alone has not fixed.
Read the full guidePremature greying
Grey hair in your teens, twenties or early thirties, and which causes are worth checking.
Read the full guideMesotherapy for hair and face
Micro-injections of active ingredients into the scalp, used as a supporting treatment alongside medical care for thinning hair.
Read the full guideHow a hair and scalp visit works
The first visit is about finding the cause. Treatment can start the same day when the diagnosis is clear.
History
Onset and pattern of hair loss, diet and weight changes, illness, surgery, medicines, periods and pregnancy, stress, and hair care habits such as tight styles, heat and chemical treatments.
Scalp examination
The scalp, hair shafts, eyebrows, nails and skin are examined, with trichoscopy to look at follicle openings, hair calibre and signs of inflammation.
Investigations
Blood tests for iron, thyroid and other factors when the history suggests them, and a scalp biopsy when scarring or an unclear pattern needs confirming.
Plan and review
A written plan combining medical treatment, scalp care and procedures only where they add value, reviewed with standardised photographs every few months.
Trichologist consultation and hair treatment cost in Gurgaon
The trichologist consultation is ₹1,800 and includes trichoscopy where needed. Medical treatment usually costs the consultation plus prescribed products. Procedures such as PRP, GFC, PRF, mesotherapy or laser are priced per session and quoted in writing before you commit.
Beware the package that starts before the diagnosis
Hair packages sold before anyone has examined the scalp often treat the wrong problem. Knowing the cause first means you spend only on the treatments that apply to your type of hair loss.
Hair loss treated by a dermatologist and trichologist
Dr. Tanya practises trichology as part of dermatology, so the scalp is assessed as skin, with its own diseases, rather than just as a place where hair grows. That matters for recognising inflammatory and scarring conditions early, and for spotting when hair loss points to an internal problem that needs testing.
Dr. Tanya Kochhar holds an MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, an MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy from MGM Medical College, a DNB, and a post-doctoral fellowship in Aesthetic Dermatology (FRGUHS). She is registered with the National Medical Commission and the Delhi Medical Council.
Hair and scalp FAQs
Should I see a dermatologist or a trichologist for hair fall?
In India, trichology is a part of dermatology, and a dermatologist with trichology training can diagnose and treat both the scalp skin and the hair. That includes prescribing medicines, ordering blood tests, performing a biopsy and offering procedures. Dr. Tanya Kochhar practises as a dermatologist and trichologist, so one consultation covers both.
How much does hair treatment cost in Gurgaon?
At Le Dermaire the consultation fee is Rs 1,800 and includes trichoscopy where needed. Medical treatment then costs whatever products are prescribed. Procedures such as PRP, GFC, PRF or laser are priced per session and quoted in writing after the consultation, so you know the full cost of a course before starting.
How much daily hair fall is normal?
Losing around 50 to 100 hairs a day is considered normal, and it can seem more on wash days or in longer hair. It is worth seeing a dermatologist if shedding has clearly increased for more than a few weeks, if your parting or crown looks wider, if you notice bald patches, or if the scalp is itchy, sore or scaly.
How long before hair treatment shows results?
Hair grows about a centimetre a month, and follicles take time to shift into a new growth cycle, so most treatments need 3 to 6 months before change is visible and longer for a full assessment. Shedding sometimes increases briefly when treatment starts. Photographs taken at each review make progress easier to judge than the mirror.
Can hair loss be treated without medicines?
Sometimes. Shedding triggered by illness, crash dieting or stress often settles once the cause is corrected. Pattern hair loss, however, usually needs ongoing medical treatment to be controlled, and procedures work best alongside it. If you prefer to avoid a particular medicine, Dr. Tanya can explain the alternatives and what to realistically expect from each.
Is itchy scalp always dandruff?
No. Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis are common, but itching and flaking can also come from psoriasis, fungal infection, contact reactions to dyes and products, head lice, and scarring conditions. If an anti-dandruff shampoo has not helped within a few weeks, or the scalp is painful or has bald areas, it should be examined.
How do I choose a good trichologist in Gurgaon?
Check the qualification first: a dermatologist with trichology training can diagnose, test and prescribe, while the title trichologist on its own is not a medical degree. A good first visit includes a history, scalp examination and trichoscopy, gives you a diagnosis and a written plan, and does not push a procedure package before the cause is known.
What is trichoscopy and does it hurt?
Trichoscopy is a magnified examination of the scalp and hair shafts with a dermoscope or digital camera. It is painless and takes a few minutes. It helps tell pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, scarring conditions and breakage apart, and saved images let the same areas be compared at later reviews.
Do I need blood tests for hair fall?
Not always. Blood tests are useful when the history or examination suggests an internal cause, such as heavy periods, a vegetarian diet, recent illness, thyroid symptoms or signs of PCOS. Common tests include iron studies, thyroid function, vitamin D and B12. Bring any recent reports so tests are not repeated unnecessarily.
Can a trichologist regrow hair on a completely bald area?
Usually not. Treatment works on follicles that are still alive, even if the hairs they make have become thin. Smooth, shiny areas where follicles have been lost for years, or scarred areas, do not regrow with medicines, PRP or laser. Trichoscopy shows whether follicles remain, and if they do not, a referral for hair transplant assessment can be discussed.
Where is the clinic in Gurgaon?
Le Dermaire is at 10P, 3rd Floor, Sector 28, Chakkarpur, Golf Course Road, Gurugram, opposite Phase 1. It is open Monday to Saturday from 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM and on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Hair and scalp treatment on Golf Course Road, Gurugram
Easy to reach from DLF Phases 1 to 5, Sushant Lok, South City, Cyber City and Golf Course Extension Road, with evening and Sunday slots for scalp procedures and reviews.
Golf Course Road, opposite DLF Phase 1,
Sector 28, Chakkarpur, Gurugram
Often considered alongside
Hair Loss Treatment
Cause-first treatment for pattern thinning and sudden hair shedding in men and women.
Explore 02Hair Loss in Women
Thinning, widening parting and shedding linked to hormones, iron, thyroid or pregnancy.
Explore 03Male Pattern Baldness
Receding hairline and crown thinning, treated early to keep more hair.
Explore 04PRP & GFC Hair Treatment
Platelet treatments from your own blood, used alongside medical treatment for thinning hair.
Explore 05Mesotherapy
Scalp micro-injections used as a supporting treatment for thinning hair.
Explore 06Dermoscopy & Trichoscopy
Magnified scalp and skin examination, and biopsy when a diagnosis needs confirming.
ExploreFind out what is causing your hair loss
A trichologist consultation with trichoscopy, a diagnosis and a written plan with realistic timelines.