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AKN Treatment
We service patients in the greater Los Angeles area & Orange County
- Redondo Beach
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Dr. U’s innovative skin treatment offers a groundbreaking approach, transforming patients’ complexions with cutting-edge techniques and personalized care.
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Skin Blogs & Articles by Dr. Umar
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, DissectingCellulitis, and CVG: A Candidate Syndromic Triad
A newly published case series led by dermatologist and clinical investigator Dr. Sanusi Umar describes three men with the same combination of severe acne keloidalis nuchae, scalp-wide dissecting cellulitis, and
Video: Why Dissecting Cellulitis Keeps Coming Back: Hidden Inflammation Beyond the Visible Scalp Bumps
A new study finds PIILIF in normal-looking scalp and clinically quiet nodules, offering new clues to relapse, spread and permanent scarring hair loss. If your scalp bumps settle and then
PIILIF in Dissecting Cellulitis: What Paired Biopsies Reveal Across Normal-Appearing Scalp, Quiet Nodules and Active Lesions
A technical, implementation-focused summary of a paired-biopsy study examining the clinical, histologic and immunophenotypic expression of PIILIF across dissecting cellulitis disease states. Clinical premise Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is
Video: 7 Years of Care: Robert Peeters’ Scalp Treatment Journey for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (Part 1)
Dr. Sanusi Umar introduced one of his longtime patients, Robert Peeters. Robert once had a very severe condition of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, and has been in Dr. U’s care for
Relevant AKN Articles by Dr. Umar
Festus Faces Acne Keloidalis Nuchae With Faith and Hope
Festus has lived for decades with recurring keloids, but the condition has not taken away his sense of hope. In this Bumpinator short reel, Dr.
The First Morning After: Adrian’s Life After AKN
This was the moment Adrian had been waiting for for eight long years: the day he would finally wake up without Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN)
Dr.U’s Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Surgical Treatment With Trichophytic Closure
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae is a chronic skin disease characterized by enlarged tissue lesion growth on the back of the neck, starting as small acne-like bumps
Video: Scarring Alopecia: Why Treatment Must Be Personalized
Two patients can both have scarring hair loss and still need different plans. In this short video, Dr. Sanusi Umar answers a recurring question about
