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Glossary Occipital Scalp

area at the back of the head over occipital bone

The occipital scalp refers to the area of the scalp located at the back of the head, overlying the occipital bone. This region is significant in both medical and cosmetic contexts, as it is often examined in cases of hair loss (alopecia) and is a common donor site for hair transplant procedures due to its typically dense and resilient hair growth.

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research Superiority of occipital donor sites for split‐thickness skin grafting in dermatosurgery: Results of a prospective randomized controlled study

7 citations , September 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

In this randomized controlled trial, occipital donor sites for split-thickness skin grafts showed superior re-epithelialization, reduced pain, fewer complications, and better cosmetic outcomes compared to femoral donor sites.

research Occipital Hair Loss in a 26-Year-Old Man

January 2022 in “Consultant”

The man's occipital hair loss was due to temporal triangular alopecia, not alopecia areata.

research Occipital Fibrosing Alopecia in a Young Male: A Case Report

December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders”

This discussion highlights the evolving clinical spectrum of lichen planopilaris, noting atypical features and presentations in younger males that suggest potential different pathomechanisms from previously recognized variants.

research Neonatal Occipito-Lınear and Temporo-Fronto-Parıetal Alopecıa: Can Non-Marginal and Marginal forms of the Transient Neonatal Hair Loss be Found Together?

1 citations , February 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation”

This case report describes a one-year-old boy with combined occipito-linear and triangular fronto-temporo-parietal alopecia and discusses the possibility of these lesions being a variant of neonatal occipital alopecia.

research Aesthetic Sideburn Reconstruction With an Expanded Reversed Temporoparieto-occipital Scalp Flap

9 citations , June 2014 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery”

The authors concluded that using an expanded temporoparieto-occipital scalp flap for sideburn reconstruction provides satisfactory hair direction and inconspicuous scars in both the donor and recipient areas, with few complications.

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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 Attacking DHT synergistically both locally at the scalp and systemically = Greater Success??

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using oral Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil for three years without success and is considering adding topical Finasteride or Dutasteride to target DHT both locally and systemically. Other users suggest sticking to a consistent treatment plan, exploring different combinations, and considering other factors like potential misdiagnosis or inconsistent medication use.

community if Post Finasteride Syndrome is real. Why is it only the negative effects and not positive have log term effect?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 63 upvotes 5 months ago

Finasteride is used for hair loss, with mixed reports of no side effects and claims of long-term negative effects known as Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). The conversation debates the existence and causes of PFS, with differing opinions on whether it is psychological or real.

community Interesting article links major MPB theories to western diet (and life-style)

in Research/Science 58 upvotes 1 year ago

Poor diet and lifestyle contribute to male pattern baldness. Treatments like Minoxidil, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments may help slow hair loss.

community Whats up with all the dutasteride destroying hair posts

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 64 upvotes 3 years ago

User Basic_Football999 discusses concerns about negative dutasteride experiences. Replies suggest dutasteride is effective, but some users may have issues with dosing frequency or genetic factors affecting results.

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