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    GlossaryCutis Verticis Gyrata (CVG)

    rare scalp condition with thickened, folded skin resembling brain folds

    Cutis Verticis Gyrata (CVG) is a rare condition characterized by thickened and folded skin on the scalp, creating a pattern that resembles the folds of the brain. It can be primary (idiopathic) or secondary to other conditions such as acromegaly, intellectual disabilities, or inflammatory skin diseases.

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      community My hair loss stack better work 🤦🏼‍♂️

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user starting a hair loss treatment with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841, hoping to prevent baldness. Other users comment on the user's current hair condition and the intensity of the chosen treatment.

      community Not sure if fin is enough, still losing lots of hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 17 months to treat hair loss, with some improvement in the crown but still experiencing significant shedding. They are considering if finasteride alone is sufficient and are hesitant to use minoxidil due to a pre-existing condition, while another person suggests trying dutasteride.

      community minoxidil saved my life (no cap)

      in Chat  137 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Oral minoxidil and finasteride effectively improved hair growth and stopped hair loss, with no major side effects. The user switched from topical to oral minoxidil, added finasteride, and later transitioned to dutasteride, experiencing regrowth and thicker hair.