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Living With Severe Scalp Scarring Disorder: The Emotional and Spiritual Challenges
Dr. Umar stated that most individuals that see severe cases of a scalp scarring disorder like Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) will frequently inquire regarding how this could have developed in

The Social Impact of Cicatricial Folliculitis: Isolation, Confidence, and Career Paths
When Robert’s razor bumps or cicatricial folliculitis on the head began to migrate from the back of his head and to both sides of his head, hiding his skin condition

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, the symptoms were somewhat easy

How Severe Scalp Keloids Can Affect Dreams, Careers, and Confidence
Dr. Umar asks Robert if there was anything in life he would have liked to do but was unable to because of his condition. Robert states simply that his desires

Quieting The Fire Due To Pus Bumps On The Scalp
The surgeon, Dr. Sanusi Umar, stated that all went according to plan during the surgery to remove the pus bumps off of John’s scalp, and that he felt confident in

Quieting The Fire Due To Pus Bumps On The Scalp
The surgeon, Dr. Sanusi Umar, stated that all went according to plan during the surgery, and that he felt confident in the approach taken by the surgical team. The surgeons

More Than the Removal of Posterior Scalp Scarring Disorder (Part 2)
Dr. Sanusi Umar, along with his surgical team is now ready to remove the bumps off of John’s head. He started by completing the removal of all of the remaining

More Than the Removal of Posterior Scalp Scarring Disorder (Part 1)
Today is John’s surgery day and the clinical team is working to prepare him for his surgery. The team, lead by Dr. Sanusi Umar, has worked with John to help