What Is Parietal Scalp?

Doctors describe portions of the body with specific labels to make it easier for them to communicate about symptoms and treatments. A clear definition of a certain portion of your scalp helps a doctor to diagnose problems.

Scalp Regions

Your scalp is divided into regions. The parietal scalp is found on the top of your head, including the crown of your head. It is bordered by the frontal scalp, closer to your forehead; the temporal scalp, on the sides of your head; and the occipital scalp, located at the back of your head.

Significance

Doctors use the regions of your scalp to identify and describe problems. A hair whorl in the parietal scalp is normal. For a woman experiencing androgenic alopecia, hair loss is usually more marked in the parietal region, according to "Diagnosis and Treatment of Hair Disorders."

Considerations

If you need skin for reconstructive surgery, your doctor might take it from your parietal scalp. The skin there is well supplied with blood vessels, and the removal of a flap can be disguised beneath your hair, according to "Krause's Essential Human Histology for Medical Students."

References

• "Krause's Essential Human Histology for Medical Students"; J. William Krause; 2005
• "Diagnosis and Treatment of Hair Disorders"; Antonella Tosti, Bianca Maria Piraccini; 2005