DOI: 10.25259/jcd_30_2025 ISSN: 3142-9378

Cutis verticis gyrata as an incidental finding: Revisiting a rare dermatological entity

Neha Ritwik Athalye, Anil Harishchandra Patki

Cutis Verticis Gyrata (CVG) is a rare dermatological condition characterized by convoluted folds and deep furrows of the scalp, resembling cerebral gyri. It is classified into primary (essential or non-essential) and secondary forms. Despite its striking appearance, CVG often remains undiagnosed due to its asymptomatic nature.

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