Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. (DBPHCPL) recently introduced "Trichoscan", a sophisticated technology for scientific analysis of hair problems, the first of its kind in the country. The company is focusing on utilising the analysis of this machine for diagnosis of hair problem, measuring efficacy of treatment and early screening of hair problems.

Numerous methods have been described to assess the rate of hair growth. The techniques fall in to three categories, invasive (biopsies), semi-invasive (Trichogram, unit area Trichogram), and non-invasive (global hair counts, phototrichogram. The machine Trichoscan measures hair loss and is aimed at helping doctors to prescribe treatment based on its findings. Trichoscan uses Epiluminescence Microscopy (ELM) or automatic digital image analysis for measuring human hair. It takes a digital image of a section of the patient's head, and instantly counts the number of hairs and also determines their length, width and their current state (growth, regression, etc.)

The launch of the new technology is an evidence of the growth of homeopathy and its synthesis with technology. Trichoscan allows homeopaths treating hair problems to not only measure hair loss with digital imaging, but also analyse the process of losing hair in the patient and how much the patient has progressed or regressed since he began treatment.

Commenting on the occasion of the confluence of homeopathy with technology, Dr. Mukesh Batra, CMD, DBPHCPL said, "Hair loss is a common complaint in clinical dermatology. Through Trichoscan we at Dr. Batra will provide our patients with information such as precise stage of hair loss, the rate of growth thereby augmenting the efficacy of our treatment. This new technology is patient friendly, inexpensive and a precise tool, which will enhance the impact measurability of homeopathy. Homeopathy in India will witness a paradigm shift in its measurability and efficacy assessment through the synthesis of the Trichoscan. "

Adding to this, Dr. Akshay Batra, DMD, DBPHCPL said, "Classical science will now be practiced through modern technology combating the challenge of taking specialised cost effective treatment to the masses with a personal touch".

Researchers at Dr. Batra's observed that the incidence of hair fall in the age group of 16-25 years increased by 250% in the last five years. The general causes are hereditary, unbalanced diet, scalp disorders, dandruff, mental stress, thyroid disorders, riding two-wheelers and the use of helmets, use of wrong hair products, chemical treatment of hair, perming, waving, straightening, colouring etc.