Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Chinese Man Treated for Rare Brain-Like Scalp Condition
A young man from China had a rare condition that made his scalp look like a brain with deep folds.
This condition made his head look very different and affected his confidence.
He tried different treatments, but they didn't work and left scars.
Finally, he found doctors who helped him.
They used a special plan over 11 months to stretch healthy skin and then did surgery to fix his scalp.
Now, his scalp looks normal and can grow hair, making him feel much better.
A 23-year-old man from Hunan province had a rare scalp condition called cutis verticis gyrata.
The condition caused his scalp to develop deep folds resembling a brain, affecting his appearance and confidence.
Initial treatments failed, leaving extensive scarring and making further treatments risky.
Doctors at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University successfully treated him with an 11-month plan involving tissue expanders and reconstructive surgery.
The surgery was successful, and his scalp now has a normal appearance and can grow hair normally.
- Who
- A 23-year-old man from Hunan province, China, identified by his surname Li.
- What
- Successful treatment of a rare scalp condition called cutis verticis gyrata.
- When
- The surgery was performed in July of the previous year, with the treatment plan spanning 11 months.
- Where
- Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University in Hubei province, China.
- Why
- To alleviate the physical and emotional distress caused by the rare scalp condition.
Medical Challenges
Successful Treatment
Initial Treatment Failures
Medical Challenges
Early skin expansion procedure failed, leaving extensive scarring and making further treatments risky.
Successful Treatment
Successful 11-month treatment plan involving tissue expanders and reconstructive surgery.
- Patient Age
- 23 years old
- Location
- Hunan province, China
- Condition
- Cutis verticis gyrata
- Treatment Duration
- 11 months
- Surgery Duration
- 3 hours
- Hospital
- Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
- Doctor
- Dr. Zhou Wei