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    GlossaryOccipital Hair Loss

    thinning or loss of hair at the back of the head

    Occipital hair loss refers to the thinning or loss of hair at the back of the head, specifically in the occipital region, which is located near the base of the skull. This type of hair loss can be caused by various factors, including genetic predisposition, traction alopecia from tight hairstyles, or medical conditions such as alopecia areata. Understanding the underlying cause is crucial for effective treatment and management.

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      community Dht kills hair, but no one says why?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  40 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      DHT affects hair follicles, contributing to hair loss, but the exact mechanism is unclear. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, though they may have side effects and varying effectiveness.

      community Cbum's hair transplant looks absolutely terrible

      in Transplants  976 upvotes 8 months ago
      A bodybuilder's hair transplant appears unnatural with a straight hairline and low density, possibly worsened by not using finasteride. The Turkish clinic is criticized for poor design, and the transplant may have been free for promotion.

      community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  92 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.