Regular Member BlueMan23 Posted May 28, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted May 28, 2011 Hi, I know everyone is against scalp reductions, but I have the rare skin condition of Cutis Verticis Gyrata (grooves on scalp--crown area). Has anyone experienced a scalp reduction and can say that they got positive results and minimal scarring from the procedure? I don't have alot of options, and scalp reduction is one of them. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted May 28, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 28, 2011 BlueMan23, How do you feel you would benefit from a scalp reduction? It is my understanding with your condition that pulling the skin tighter will not help smooth the grooves. David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spanker Posted May 28, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 28, 2011 This is true TTP. The "reduction" would actually be excision of some of the groves. He is a lucky one that has most of his issues in the crown as I understand it. I am an online representative for Dr. Raymond Konior who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. View Dr. Konior's Website View Spanker's Website I am not a medical professional and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlueMan23 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 28, 2011 Exactly Spanker... The grooves are on my crown. You're right though TTP... pulling it tighter will not remove any remaining grooves... that might take a subcision procedure, in which the fibers holding the groove in place are pulled free. The reduction will remove most of the grooves according to my Dr. I just feel kinda like a guinea pig because I can't even find someone who has recently had a scalp reduction done. Thanks for your comments though! I am trying to keep all of my options in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted May 29, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted May 29, 2011 Like a donor scar, if too much width is removed at one time and too much tension is placed on the closure, it will stretch and leave a wide scar. If you can put up with it, it would probably work in baby steps. I'm not sure how cutis verticus gyrata works, but if he can cut the fibers beneath the skin then he may be able to remove a good size portion at one time. Good luck to ya!! Finasteride 1.25 mg. daily Avodart 0.5 mg. daily Spironolactone 50 mg twice daily 5 mg. oral Minoxidil twice daily Biotin 1000 mcg daily Multi Vitamin daily Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlueMan23 Posted May 31, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 31, 2011 Thanks for the support! Yep, I'm gonna ask my doctor about scar stretching. I seem to have a very loose scalp, so hopefully this will not be an issue. It is scary nonetheless, but I am trying to stay positive about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Be very careful and do your research. You never want to be in a position where you have to say I wich I would have never done this and I would be happier the way it was before. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BlueMan23 Posted May 31, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 31, 2011 Thanks for your advice Doctor. I am trying to do as much research as I can, but there is very little information out there on treatments for Cutis Verticis Gyrata. Do you have any other suggestions, other than a scalp reduction? Thank You for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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