Cutis verticis gyrata

Last Updated: 2023-07-07

Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.

ICD11: EE7Y

Jadassohn 1906

Pachydermia verticis gyrata

Wrinkled proliferation of scalp.

Primary form: occurs sporadically with no known cause.

Secondary form: In the context of nevi (e.g. sebaeus nerve, epidermal nevus), systemic diseases (e.g.: amyloidosis), of syndromes (Beare-Steneson syndrome), or as a postinflammatory condition.

Finger-thick, elongated folds of skin on the capillitium.

History regarding a possible cause.

Clinic

Biopsy

 

Antiseptic local therapy.

Cosmetic surgery, if necessary.

  1. Harish V, Clarke F. Isolated cutis verticis gyrata of the glabella and nasal bridge: a case report and review of the literature. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2013 Oct;66(10):1421-3.
  2. Ulrich J, Franke I, Gollnick H. Cutis verticis gyrata secondary to acne scleroticans capitis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2004 Jul;18(4):499-502. 

 

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