Cutis verticis gyrata and leonine face in a patient with Darier disease: A case report and review of the literature
Keywords:
Cutis verticis gyrata, Darier’s disease, leonine faceAbstract
Cutis verticis gyrata is classified into primary and secondary types. It can be seen in association with chronic inflammatory dermatologic diseases, tumors, and chromosomal and inherited disorders. Here, we describe a patient of Darier’s disease presenting with cutis verticis gyrata involving scalp expanding to his forehead leading to leonine face.References
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