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    Glossary Superficial Temporal Artery

    major blood vessel supplying blood to the scalp

    The Superficial Temporal Artery (STA) is a major blood vessel that supplies blood to the scalp and portions of the face. It branches off from the external carotid artery and runs along the side of the head, just in front of the ear. This artery is often used in medical procedures, such as in the diagnosis and treatment of temporal arteritis, a condition that causes inflammation of the blood vessels.

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    1. Superficial temporal artery flap for reconstruction of complex facial defects: A new algorithm Archives of Plastic Surgery · 2018 · 18 citations
    2. Re: re: Gillies temporal incision: an alternative approach to biopsy of the superficial temporal artery British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · 2018
    3. Efficacy of Percutaneous Superficial Temporal Arterial Hyaluronidase Injection for Hyaluronic Acid Filler–Induced Necrosis of Frontotemporal Skin and/or the Ipsilateral Scalp With Subsequent Alopecia Aesthetic surgery journal · 2022 · 4 citations
    4. Traumatic scalp arteriovenous fistula post capillary implantation successfully treated using PHIL embolic agent Surgical Neurology International · 2023 · 8 citations
    5. Nonscarring alopecia after temporal lifting technique with dermal fillers JAAD case reports · 2023 · 4 citations
    6. Experiences with Parieto-Occipital Flaps in Hair Transplantation The Laryngoscope · 1978 · 12 citations
    7. Hair-Bearing Flaps for Baldness Facial Plastic Surgery · 1985 · 5 citations
    8. The Use of the Juri Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap Seminars in Plastic Surgery · 2005 · 2 citations
    9. The Anchor Flap International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology · 2001 · 1 citations
    10. Microvascular injury and regional perfusion vulnerability during recipient site creation in hair transplantation Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery · 2026
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    1. Isn't it kind of strange that hair loss happens at where the 2 main superficial temporal arterty branches (temples and crown) are? Reddit · 8 May 2023
    2. Dental technician is convinced that he has found the cause of pattern hair loss Reddit · 8 Aug 2024
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