Cutis verticis gyrata
Last Updated: 2019-08-27
ICD11: -
Last Updated: 2019-08-27
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: -
Jadassohn 1906
Pachydermia verticis gyrata
Wrinkle-like proliferation of scalp.
Primary form: Occurs sporadically without known cause.
Secondary form: In the context of nevi (e.g. sebaeus nevus, epidermal nevus), systemic diseases (e.g. amyloidosis), syndromes (Beare-Steneson syndrome), or as a postinflammatory condition.
Finger thickness, elongated skin folds on the capillitium.
Medical history regarding a possible cause, see above.
Clinic
Biopsy
Antiseptic local therapy.
Cosmetic surgery, if necessary.