It most commonly occurs in the scalp – vertex or parietal region near the scalp hair whorl.
What is the worry with large areas of cutis aplasia on the scalp?
What does it look like?
When conservative management fails, the treatment involves a surgery when the defect is excised and reconstructed. The complexity of the reconstruction is based on the size of the defect. Keep in mind that large defects are at risk of complications.
