Institute of Trichologists

The Institute of Trichologists (IOT) holds a register of trichologists who diagnose and treat hair and scalp conditions. Registrants work primarily in private practice, helping clients with conditions such as hair loss and scalp disorders, and refer to other healthcare professionals when prescribed treatments are needed.

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IOT Accreditation status

• Initial Accreditation Report
• Impact Assessment

IOT Condition Status

As part of our accreditation of the IoT, we issued it with eight Conditions. Our report on how the IOT addressed the Conditions can be downloaded here.

• Condition Review Report - IOT - July 2025.pdf

The IOT met six of the eight Conditions. Following our review, we reissued modified versions of two Conditions and issued one new Condition: 

1. The IOT must review and update its appeals process for complaints outcomes to ensure it is clear to all parties. Appeals panels must include independent lay members, exclude Board Directors, and ensure decision-makers have not previously been involved in the complaint.
2. The IOT must make clear that it will assume responsibility for investigating and prosecuting complaints, clarifying complainants’ role as witnesses rather than presenting their own cases in formal hearings.
3. The IOT must review and update its complaints handling policies and procedures to ensure consistency across all documents and clarify processes for appeals, interim orders, and other technical aspects. The IOT must also ensure appropriate separation of decision-making roles and establish clear thresholds for progressing complaints from investigation to adjudication.

IOT Targeted Review Status

Following our most recent annual check we have initiated a Targeted Review relating to 5 minimum requirements across Standards 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7.

IOT Notification of Change status

The IOT has not told us about any changes that might affect its accreditation.