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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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      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 5 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.

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      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.