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Glossary Occipital Area

lower back part of the skull

The occipital area, also known as the occipital region or the back of the head, refers to the lower posterior part of the skull. This region houses the occipital bone and is crucial for protecting the occipital lobe of the brain, which is responsible for visual processing. In the context of hair and alopecia, the occipital area is often examined for hair density and growth patterns, as it is typically less affected by androgenetic alopecia compared to other regions of the scalp.

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research Two Cases of Linear Alopecia on the Occipital Scalp

26 citations , January 2009 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This case report describes two instances of rare linear alopecia on the occipital scalp, associated histologically with lupus erythematosus profundus, despite resembling alopecia areata clinically.

research Expression of beta-catenin, p63 and CD34 in hair follicles during the course of androgenetic alopecia

4 citations , August 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

This study detected higher expression of p63 in occipital scalp areas compared to frontal areas, with minimal changes in beta-catenin expression and a novel finding of CD34 positive cells in hair follicles' outer root sheath.

research [Indications for micrograft hair transplantation].

2 citations , May 2002 in “PubMed”

This review explores follicular unit micro-graft hair transplants for androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing their painless and permanent hair restoration capabilities, but it presents no new clinical findings.

research Trichoscopic features of androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium

January 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences”

This study identified specific trichoscopic features in patients with androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium, highlighting differences in hair shaft diameter variation between fronto-temporal and occipital areas.

research Expression level of leucine-rich repeat containing 15 regulates characteristics of dermal papilla cells of human hair follicle

1 citations , September 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

In this study, researchers found that the gene LRRC15 was overexpressed in dermal papilla cells from balding areas compared to non-balding areas in patients with androgenetic alopecia.

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community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

13 upvotes 7 months ago

Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

community If bloodflow, and scalp tightness is cope why does scalp Botox produce results?

5 upvotes 6 months ago

Scalp Botox may help hair loss by relaxing muscles and increasing blood flow, potentially benefiting conditions other than androgenetic alopecia. DHT affects hair follicles differently, causing tension and hair loss in some areas but not others.

community Does DHT Cause Complete Baldness?

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair cloning technology is advancing, with clinical trials for improved methods expected by 2028 and 2029, potentially offering a solution for hair loss if donor follicles remain. Organtech's expansion into other biotech areas may secure funding, but the effectiveness of cloning depends on the availability of androgen-resistant donor follicles.

community Has anyone here actually tried Shiseido’s S-DSC hair regenerative treatment in Japan?

14 upvotes 4 months ago

Shiseido's S-DSC hair regenerative treatment in Japan focuses on improving existing hair by thickening miniaturized follicles, not creating new ones. There is limited patient feedback and long-term data available.

community new hair out of nowhere 3 weeks post HT! no meds, no vitamins, just growth

142 upvotes 7 months ago

After a hair transplant, the user noticed unexpected new hair growth without using medications or vitamins. Many advised starting treatments like minoxidil and finasteride to maintain the results and prevent future hair loss.

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Juliana Arêas, MD
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Dra. Juliana ArêasJundiaí, SP · BR

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