• What are the different names for areas of the scalp that may be affected by androgenetic alopecia

What are the different names for areas of the scalp that may be affected by androgenetic alopecia

Although male pattern alopecia can be limited to specific areas of the scalp, hair loss in women can be all over the scalp. Consequently, the list below summarizes all the common names for all areas of the scalp (see diagram).

• Occipital
• Vertex
• Fronto-vertex
• Parietal
• Crown