Using novel subcision technique for the treatment of primary essential cutis verticis gyrata.
BACKGROUND
Primary essential cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) is characterized by folds and furrows of the scalp, resembling the convoluted appearance of the brain, and is not associated with other abnormalities. Most patients with CVG are treated with surgical methods, such as scalp reduction; however, surgery may not be suitable for patients in whom the area involved is large.


METHODS
A 37-year-old man with primary essential CVG was treated with a scalp subcision technique under local anesthesia.


RESULTS
A successful cosmetic improvement was obtained.


CONCLUSIONS
The scalp subcision technique is a safe procedure and should be a treatment option for primary CVG.
Hsu
Ya-Jing
YJ
Department of Dermatology, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chang
Ying-Jui
YJ
Su
Lin-Hui
LH
Hsu
Yu-Ling
YL
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000601:surgery*