Where is the hair health care center?

At present, formal hair health care centers in China are mainly distributed in three types of scenarios. The most authoritative ones are the hair specialist clinics under the dermatology departments of tertiary hospitals in various places, followed by specialized hair hospitals with medical institution licenses and compliant chain hair care brand stores. Some community health service centers also offer basic hair care services in general practices or dermatology departments.

A while ago, I accompanied my hair doctor to deal with the problem of seborrheic alopecia. The first place I went to was the dermatology department of the Provincial People's Hospital. When I registered, I noticed that their hair specialist had the sub-brand of "Hair Health Care Center". In addition to prescribing oral topical medications, it can also perform minoxidil introduction, scalp microneedling, and red and blue light. This type of project that combines medical care with medical care is operated by serious dermatologists with licensed medical certificates. They will not randomly push miscellaneous and expensive products. It is especially suitable for people with pathological hair problems such as androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and scalp folliculitis. However, it is difficult to get an appointment. On weekends, you often have to wait for more than an hour for care.

If you have no pathological problems, but your scalp is prone to oiliness and your hair ends are dry and frizzy, and you want to do regular deep cleansing and nourishing care, you can also find a compliant chain care store near your home. There is one at the bottom of my community. I occasionally stay up late and have oily hair, and I will do a scalp cleanse. Their caregivers are qualified as scalp caregivers, and the products they use can also be registered with makeup/machine brands. The effect is much better than applying conditioner at home. Of course, I have to remind you here, don’t just believe the “nursing center” sign posted by a small barber shop on the street. Last month, my former colleague went to a small barber shop near home to do so-called “hair follicle deep cleaning” for cheap. After returning home, his scalp was red for three days and he also developed a small rash. After going to the hospital for a checkup, he found out that it was irritated by Sanwu cleaning products.

Nowadays, many people are confused about whether to choose a hospital or a commercial nursing care institution. Some people think that it is difficult to register in a hospital, the waiting time is long, and there are no additional services during care. It is not as comfortable and considerate as a commercial institution. Some people think that commercial institutions have too many marketing routines. They will start to persuade you to apply for an annual card worth thousands or tens of thousands as soon as you lie down. They can find out for you if there is no problem. Heaping up on "hair follicle problems" actually depends entirely on personal needs. If you already have obvious abnormal hair loss or scalp pain and itching, don't hesitate to go to the hospital to register first. The "7 days to stop hair loss" and "hair follicle regeneration" promoted by commercial organizations are all deceptive. If it's just daily care and maintenance, it's no problem to choose a chain store with clearly marked prices and no forced sales.

Many people may not know that many community health service centers now offer basic hair care services. My mother went to a community hospital last week to test her blood sugar, and they happened to be doing a charity scalp test. She had a long-standing problem with dandruff, so she received two cares in the community. The cost was less than one-third of what it was in an outside store. Even though the services were not that comprehensive, and there were no high-end equipment, it was especially suitable for students or the elderly who lived nearby and had simple needs.

By the way, many institutions now like to use the name of "official hair health care center" to attract traffic. Before going there, it is best to check the public inquiry page of the local health commission or the qualification bulletin board of the store to see if there is a corresponding license. After all, the scalp is much more delicate than the face, so you can't just find a place to mess with it.