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AKN Treatment
We service patients in the greater Los Angeles area & Orange County
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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

Map of the Scalp With Boil-Like Lesions
By the time John Picone reached out to the Bumpinator, his scalp demonstrated more than a single condition. His scalp revealed numerous deep creases at the very top of his

The Unwanted Spotlight Due to Inflamed Scalp Cysts
By the time John Picone got to see Dr. Sanusi Umar, John had been to almost every doctor that treated skin issues that were similar to what John was experiencing.

The Physical Limitations of Severe Cicatricial Folliculitis in Daily Life
Once the Cicatricial Folliculitis reached Robert’s sideburns and scalp, every day was now an unpleasant experience. This was due to the discomfort associated with inflammation from the sideburns to the

Living With Scalp Cysts From Childhood Changed Everything About His Life
Since childhood, Robert has lived with scalp cysts, and therefore it has affected every aspect of his adulthood. As such, when compared to patients who developed this condition later in
Relevant AKN Articles by Dr. Umar

The Spark Returns After Battling With Chronic Folliculitis of the Nape (Part 1)
During John’s initial visit with the Bumpinator, Dr. Sanusi Umar, all he knows is that the doctor will remove the bumps on the back of

Living With Severe Hairline Bumps: Robert’s Early Coping and Scalp Changes
Robert describes the beginning of his battle with chronic folliculitis of the nape or hairline bumps as happening in his early childhood. During this time,

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.

Led To Dr. U: Adrian Meets AKN Specialist Dr. Sanusi Umar
Despite years of failed attempts to treat his Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) with corticosteroids, antibiotics, and injectable treatments, Adrian never let go of the hope