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

Neha Ritwik Athalye; Anil Harishchandra Patki

doi:10.25259/jcd_30_2025

June 25, 2026Journal of Comprehensive DermatologyOpen Access

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

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Key Points

This research aims to revisit and highlight cutis verticis gyrata as a rare dermatological condition.
Descriptive analysis of cutis verticis gyrata cases
Classification into primary and secondary forms
Documentation of clinical features
Cutis verticis gyrata is frequently undiagnosed due to its lack of symptoms.
It presents as convoluted folds and deep furrows on the scalp.
Patients often seek medical advice for unrelated issues, leading to incidental findings.

Implication

This case report reveals cutis verticis gyrata, a rare skin condition, indicating it often goes undiagnosed due to being asymptomatic.

Abstract

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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Athalye et al. (2026) studied this question.

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

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

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