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Video: When Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Took Away John’s Hope
For John, living with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Dissecting Cellulitis, and Cutis Verticis Gyrata was only part of the burden. The uncertainty became especially difficult after doctors told him there was
Video: Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and a Three-Condition Scalp Pattern
A research-focused short video examines a recurring combination of acne keloidalis nuchae, dissecting cellulitis and secondary cutis verticis gyrata, with PIILIF appearing across biopsy sites. The observation is a candidate
Robert’s Cutis Verticis Gyrata Story: A New Chapter
For nearly two decades, Robert lived with severe Cutis Verticis Gyrata (CVG), a scalp condition that became part of how he experienced daily life. His story in The Bumpinator is
Video: Festus Keeps His Head Up Through Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
After four failed surgeries, Festus had watched his keloids return again and again. In this Bumpinator chapter, he speaks openly about living with acne keloidalis nuchae, the toll of recurrence,
Video: Kevin’s Customized Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Treatment Plan
Kevin’s treatment was tailored to his specific presentation, combining medication, laser treatment, and surgery. After successful clearance, Dr. Sanusi Umar turned attention to Kevin’s overall aesthetic appearance. A Treatment Plan
Video: Keloids and Cancer Medications: Dr. U Explains the Connection
Can medications used in cancer care also have a place in treating keloids? In this Bumpinator short, a viewer puts that question directly to Dr. Sanusi Umar, who explains where
Video: Marcus Finds a Moment of Freedom With Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
Marcus came to Manhattan Beach, California, to see Dr. Sanusi Umar as part of his keloid story. Before the procedure becomes the focus, this Bumpinator chapter gives him something simpler:
Video: When Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Changed John’s Confidence
For John, acne keloidalis nuchae was connected to more than the visible bumps on the back of the head. In this chapter of The Baldcast, he tells Dr. Sanusi Umar
Video: Dissecting Cellulitis: Why Kevin’s Condition Is Not Contagious
A visible scalp condition can lead people to make assumptions about infection and transmission. In this Bumpinator Q+A, Dr. Sanusi Umar addresses that stigma directly and explains what Kevin’s condition