Tools and products we recommend

Strong over-the-counter wash useful as a periodic clarifier when scalp scans show heavy sebum / residue. Use sparingly, it can be drying.

Consumer-grade scalp analyzer for capturing close-ups of the scalp surface. Pairs well with the Spot Analysis and Scalp Scan tools.

High-magnification USB scope that works with iPhone, iPad, Android, and PC. Wide zoom range for both scalp and individual hair-shaft inspection, usable with Hair Thickness and Trichoscopy Analysis.

Budget alternative microscope with similar magnification range. Good entry point if you want to start trichoscopy-style imaging without committing to a higher-end scope.

Pocket 30× loupe with built-in white and UV LED lighting and a USB-rechargeable battery, no loose batteries to swap. Handy for quick close-up scalp and hair-shaft checks away from a phone or PC.

Clip-on 100× microscope lens with a built-in LED ring, no app and no special case required. Turns a phone camera into a pocket trichoscope for hair-shaft and scalp-surface close-ups.

Five-element glass macro lens with a soft silicone clip, no app and no special case needed. Best value here for close-up scalp and hair-shaft shots; shoots sharp at a ~4–7cm working distance on nearly any phone.

High-power 28× telephoto clip-on lens with a universal smartphone clip. A general-purpose distance lens, less hair-specific than the microscope picks, but a solid all-rounder.

Milder 5% benzoyl peroxide wash for everyday scalp / skin clarification. Less drying than the 10% strength, a good starting point if you find 10% too harsh.

Spot-treatment 10% gel rather than a wash. Good for targeted application on individual lesions or persistent flare areas the scan keeps surfacing.

OTC retinoid (adapalene) acne treatment, 45g pump. Works deep in pores to prevent new breakouts and over time can improve overall skin tone and texture.