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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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research PARIETAL AND OCCIPITAL HAIR LOSS PATTERNS IN INITIAL STAGES OF ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA IN MEN

May 2023 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii”

Early-stage male pattern baldness shows two types of hair loss: one on the top of the head linked to hormonal changes, and another at the back of the head. The top hair loss responds well to specific treatment, while the back hair loss does not.

research Determinants of Occipital Involvement in Males and Females with Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Study

January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications”

Females with pattern hair loss have more occipital involvement than males.

research Assessment of Occipital Involvement Among a Large Population of Females with Pattern Hair Loss in Saudi Arabia

September 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

About one-third of Saudi women with female pattern hair loss also have thinning hair at the back of their head.

research Occipital Hair Loss in a 26-Year-Old Man

January 2022 in “Consultant”

The man's occipital hair loss was due to temporal triangular alopecia, not alopecia areata.

research 313 Different polyamine levels in the vertex and occipital hair of pattern hair loss patients

September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

People with pattern hair loss have higher polyamine levels in the top of their head compared to the back.

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community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

in Treatment 12 upvotes 6 months ago

Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

community What hair loss pattern is this?

in General 157 upvotes 8 months ago

The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.

community Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.

in Progress Pictures 271 upvotes 2 years ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.

community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.

in Technology 613 upvotes 3 months ago

A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.

community The Real Reason For Hair Loss?

in Research/Science 7 months ago

Hair loss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.

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