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Renowned Hair Restoration Surgeon & Dermatologist

Dr. Umar has an extensive and world-renowned track record at his Manhattan Beach clinic in Los Angeles, California. His ability to identify nuanced details has positioned him as a pioneer in hair coverage, aesthetics, and wound healing for different levels of hair loss, repair, and ethnic attributes, amongst other challenges.

His extensive knowledge and experience not only translate into exquisitely refined surgical skills but also into breakthrough hair restoration technologies. A holder of several worldwide patents, Dr. U’s revolutionary work has been published in several esteemed Medical Journals. Whatever your dermatological and cosmetic needs may be, Dr. U is here for you.

Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD, FAAD, FASDS

Docuseries & Podcast: Stories That Inspire

Bumpinator Docuseries

Dr. Sanusi Umar is Dr. U, The Bumpinator. This series reveals how innovative and evidence-guided medical methods help patients regain hope and results when standard treatments fall short in the toughest scalp, hair, and skin conditions

He Brought His Father This Time: Family Support is Critical

Anwar’s case of folliculitis decalvans has made him self-conscious, wanting to hide away from the rest of the world. He knows that as the lesion grows, it becomes more difficult for him to hide it underneath a baseball cap. Dr. Umar wants to put Anwar at ease, so that Anwar feels comfortable with the treatment, but he knows that the case is complicated. In addition to folliculitis decalvans, Anwar also suffers from an underlying condition called acne keloidalis nuchae, known as AKN.

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Baldcast Podcast

Dr. Sanusi Umar is Dr. U, host of BaldCast. Patients who endured and overcame the toughest scalp, hair and skin disorders with innovative medical treatments share breakthroughs and resilience that inspire lessons for life beyond medicine

Dr. Umar’s Medical Journal Publications

Dr. Umar’s work in body head to hair transplant surgery has been published in premier, peer-reviewed medical journals which document successful long-term growth in patient case studies.

Newest publications

Follicular Unit Excision in Patients of African Descent: A Skin-Responsive Technique

Allogeneic Hair Transplant in a Kidney Transplant Recipient

Clinical Classification System of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae.

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“Everyone has doubts when it comes to having your face checked. I had traumatic experiences from other derma clinic I visited before, but this one is definitely worth the risk!



Dr. U relieved me from all my doubts and hesitations. They took care of me and the services they provide can compete with well-known derma clinics, but with a very reasonable price.”

Candace Treated for Acne Scar and Birthmark Removal

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He Brought His Father This Time: Family Support is Critical

He Brought His Father This Time: Family Support is Critical

Anwar’s case of folliculitis decalvans has made him self-conscious, wanting to hide away from the rest of the world. He…

The Loudest Voice Inside: How Adrian Fought the Fear No One Could See

The Loudest Voice Inside: How Adrian Fought the Fear No One Could See

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is a debilitating skin condition that causes thick, keloid-like bumps to appear on the scalp and…

Chasing A Cure, Failing Again: Anwar’s Final Attempt At Getting Rid Of Folliculitis Decalvans

Chasing A Cure, Failing Again: Anwar’s Final Attempt At Getting Rid Of Folliculitis Decalvans

Over the 16 years of living with Folliculitis Decalvans, Anwar has tried multiple treatments in the hopes of ridding himself…

The Man Behind The Method: Meeting Dr. Sanusi Umar

The Man Behind The Method: Meeting Dr. Sanusi Umar

To be able to provide top-of-the-line accessible care to those who seek it, the Dr. U Skin and Hair clinic…

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