Question 1

what is the definition or description of: wrinkled scalp?

Accepted Answer

Wrinkled scalp: Wrinkled scalp can be used to describe hypertrophied &amp; folded scalp skin such as is seen with cutis verticis gyrata.

Question 2

why do my scalp have wrinkles?

Accepted Answer

Strong Muscle: S-skin
c-cutaneous tissue
a- aponeurosis
l- loose areolar tissue
p- pericranium

those are the layers of scalp, the aponeurosis is connected to occipito-frontalis muscle, and all wrinkles due the action of an underlying muscles. Botox can help, but would be an off label use.

Question 3

would anti-wrinkle cream work on a wrinkled scalped?

Accepted Answer

Wrinkle creams: I do not believe most anti-wrinkle creams do much in any location.  Good luck.

Question 4

what would be fatty rolls tissue under your scalp like if you rub it and it wrinkles up and feels like tissue?

Accepted Answer

There is fat on your: scalp. So if you have some loose or lax skin on your scalp and you move it around you can feel the fatty tissue layer that is under the epidermis and dermis

Question 5

what can be done about the wrinkles/folds in the scalp caused by cutis gyrata? interested because of beginning of baldness

Accepted Answer

Cutis gyrata: There is no cure for this condition, cutis gyrata, and currently, medical treatment is limited to plastic surgery with excision of the folds by means of scalp reduction and more recently scalp subcision.

Question 6

is it normal that my scalp hurts?

Accepted Answer

Scalp hurt: No. More specific details needed to provide useful information to you.

Question 7

my scalp is always dry with flaks?

Accepted Answer

Piece of cake: Could be seborrheic dermatitis vs psoriasis vs something else.  Once a diagnosis is made, a range of treatments are available depending on the severity of it - utilizing a combination of prescription and over the counter treatments.

Question 8

what should i use for fine wrinkles?

Accepted Answer

ResurFx fine lines: A non ablative laser such as ResurFx from Lumenis is very good at helping with fine lines on the face around lips and eyes in particular. This can be supplemented with fillers as needed.

Question 9

i have something living inside my scalp.

Accepted Answer

Inside scalp: Can you please describe your symptoms?. One living thing in our head is our Brain.

Question 10

how to stop picking and scratching scalp?

Accepted Answer

Does this tend to: be a compulsive, recurrent behavior?  See that you suffer from anxiety Disorder and ADHD. First deal with the anxiety. If that doesn't improve things - consider Behavioral therapy or Cognitive behavioral therapy for the picking and scratching. There are a # of ways to address anxiety:  behavior modification, individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Acupuncture, Acupressure,

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