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GlossaryOccipital Area (Back of the Head)

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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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

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research Hair Transplantation: Management of Donor Area

14 citations, February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.

research Hair Transplantation: Donor Area Management Techniques

February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.

research Assessment of Selective Elements in Serum and Hair Samples of Women with Post-COVID-19 Alopecia: Copper Significance

June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

Copper deficiency is linked to post-COVID-19 hair loss in women.

research Refining Techniques in Eyebrow Transplantation

1 citations, September 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Using three-hair grafts from the back of the head for eyebrow transplantation offers a natural look and reduces scarring.

research New Idea for Hair Transplantation to Preserve More Donor Hair Follicles

3 citations, May 2019 in “Medical Hypotheses”

A new hair transplant method suggests freezing and storing dense hairs for future use to address severe hair loss.

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community What causes thinning on the sides of head?

in Question 9 upvotes 6 years ago

The user is experiencing hair thinning on the sides and back of the head while the top remains thick. A reply suggests it might be retrograde alopecia.

community Why only the top of the head?!

in Chat 2 years ago

Why the top of the head is affected by hair loss more than other areas, and treatments such as surgery, medications like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 to treat it.

community Stem Cells May Get Rid Of Balding FOREVER!

in Technology 7 upvotes 7 months ago

Stem cell therapy shows promise in treating hair loss by mimicking DHT-resistant cells from the back of the head. Traditional treatments like finasteride are also discussed, but stem cells could potentially offer a more permanent solution.

community I have hairy legs and arms, and the hair grows 2+ inches long- Can I transplant it all to my head?

in Transplants 442 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses the possibility of transplanting leg and arm hair to the scalp for hair loss treatment. Minoxidil is mentioned as a potential aid for hair growth, but concerns about the effectiveness and appearance of body hair on the head are raised.

community 3 month progress - fin + min..

in Progress Pictures 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The user reports hair regrowth at the crown and thickening at the front after three months using 1mg finasteride, 0.5% minoxidil, biotin supplements, vitamin D, and argan oil shampoo and conditioner. They express a wish that hair growth could occur at the back of the head as well.

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