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research Occipital Hairline: A forgotten area

2 citations , November 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This article discusses the importance of creating a well-designed posterior hairline in hair restoration surgery to enhance the natural appearance of the results but does not present new clinical findings.

research Determinants of Occipital Involvement in Males and Females with Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Study

January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications”

This study found that 23.8% of participants with pattern hair loss had occipital involvement, with higher rates in females (35.6%) compared to males with early-stage hair loss (12.1%), illustrating significant gender differences in hair loss progression.

research Experiences with Parieto-Occipital Flaps in Hair Transplantation

12 citations , January 1978 in “The Laryngoscope”

This article describes the successful use of parieto‐occipital flap operations for hereditary or traumatic baldness but reports no new clinical results.

research Successful Hair Transplantation for Treatment of Acquired Temporal Triangular Alopecia

12 citations , June 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Hair transplantation effectively treated a woman's patchy hair loss when other treatments failed.

research Correction of the Cornrow Hair Transplant and Other Common Problems in Surgical Hair Restoration

9 citations , April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

This article describes a refined technique for improving hair transplant results by recycling oversized plugs into smaller grafts, integrating advanced methods like scalp lifting and occipital harvesting.

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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 Cbum's hair transplant looks absolutely terrible

979 upvotes 1 year ago

A bodybuilder's hair transplant appears unnatural with a straight hairline and low density, possibly worsened by not using finasteride. The Turkish clinic is criticized for poor design, and the transplant may have been free for promotion.

community I absolutely hate the way hair transplants look. Here's why:

3 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair transplants often look unnatural due to issues with hairline design, density, and thickness, making them less appealing unless performed by highly skilled surgeons. Alternatives like hair systems or future hair cloning are suggested as better options for achieving a natural look.

community 6 years of progress. been getting ragged on a lot for my hairline; should i just give up already and shave it?

in Progress Pictures 41 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been dealing with hair loss for six years using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride without success. They are contemplating shaving their head due to continued hair loss and social anxiety.

community 1.5 Year - Bad Results (HT, FIN, MINO, PRP, etc)

64 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their disappointing results after 1.5 years of hair treatments, including a hair transplant, finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, vegan shampoo, and more. They are considering switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and improving their microneedling routine.

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learn Latanoprost

glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects

learn Bimatoprost

a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp

Are there risks in using bimatoprost on your hairline? Using bimatoprost on your hairline carries potential risks due to limited research and FDA disapproval.

learn Hair Transplant

How is the hairline designed in a hair transplant? The hairline in a transplant is customized based on facial features, age, and natural growth patterns.

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