TrichoTest

The genetic variations analysed by Fagron TrichoTest™ are associated with 7 different hair loss treatment categories:

• Prostaglandins metabolism
• Inflammation
• Androgenic effect
• Vasodilation and blood circulation
• Collagen synthesis
• Deficit of vitamins and minerals
• Insulin metabolism

The association of the analysed genes with hair loss treatment possibilities is based on more than 50 scientific publications and evidences. A detailed scientific validation document is available upon request which provides a complete explanation and further information about the genes analysed and the pathways involved.

The quantity of DNA required for the analysis is obtained with an oral swab. The procedure to obtain the sample is simple, painless and can be carried out at home or in the clinician’s office. The sample collection kit contains all necessary materials and instructions in a very detailed way.

Before taking the sample;

Hands must be washed properly, or disposable gloves should be used.

Patients should avoid eating, smoking, alcohol, drinking (water is the exception) or brushing teeth at least 1h before scraping.

Patients are advised to rinse the mouth with water before scraping.

Informed consents must be filled and signed by the clinician and the patient.

During sample;

Removal of the swab from the swab tube.

The inside part of one of the cheeks must be scraped energetically with the scraping end of the swab for 1 minute, while rotating the swab. The scraping end of the swab should only be in contact with the inside of the cheek.

The swab must be left to dry for 10 minutes, out of the tube, avoiding contact with any surface.

The swab should be stored back in the tube and closed.

The process must be repeated using the other swab, scraping the inside part of the other cheek.

The quantity of DNA required for the analysis is obtained with an oral swab. The procedure to obtain the sample is simple, painless and can be carried out at home or in the clinician’s office. The sample collection kit contains all necessary materials and instructions in a very detailed way.

Before taking the sample;

Hands must be washed properly, or disposable gloves should be used.

Patients should avoid eating, smoking, alcohol, drinking (water is the exception) or brushing teeth at least 1h before scraping.

Patients are advised to rinse the mouth with water before scraping.

Informed consents must be filled and signed by the clinician and the patient.

During sample;

Removal of the swab from the swab tube.

The inside part of one of the cheeks must be scraped energetically with the scraping end of the swab for 1 minute, while rotating the swab. The scraping end of the swab should only be in contact with the inside of the cheek.

The swab must be left to dry for 10 minutes, out of the tube, avoiding contact with any surface.

The swab should be stored back in the tube and closed.

The process must be repeated using the other swab, scraping the inside part of the other cheek.

The results of Fagron TrichoTest™ are able to inform you on the type of genetic gene mutation that you carry and how your lifestyle factors are contributing to your hair loss. The TrichoTest will also then provide several treatment recommendations to counter the gene mutation and help target hair loss and protect existing hair.