For this patient, a previous surgical recovery had set a difficult expectation. His experience with Dr. Sanusi Umar felt very different, from his initial concern about local anesthesia to an outcome he says was better than expected. Recovery was the part this patient remembered most clearly from earlier surgery. He
What began as a small bump gradually became a much larger concern for this patient. After roughly two and a half years and previous treatment that did not work, the short video captures his account and a striking visual turning point. The patient remembers the beginning clearly. What he describes
For this patient, the visible effects of AKN affected more than the back of the head. Fear of questions and unwanted attention eventually made being seen in public difficult. “AKN is not contagious,” Dr. Sanusi Umar states at the opening of this short video. He also describes acne keloidalis nuchae
After years of failed AKN treatments, a close examination focuses on the visible pattern at the back of the head and a clinical turning point in understanding the condition. For someone dealing with acne keloidalis nuchae, persistent changes at the back of the head can become a long-running concern. In
What is Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA)? FFA, also known as cicatricial Alopecia, is a form of scarring alopecia (hair loss) characterized by hair recession on the forehead and sideburns. One might experience hair loss in other areas, such as the eyelashes, eyebrows, and pubic regions. FFA is primarily linked to
What is Alopecia? Alopecia is a collective medical term used to describe conditions characterized by unusual hair loss. Alopecia is not a contagious disease. Specialists have linked several types of Alopecia to lifestyle, genetics, environmental factors, and, in some cases, psychological factors that result in hair pulling. There are two
What is Alopecia Areata (AA)? AA is an autoimmune form of alopecia (hair loss) in which coin-sized patches of hair loss appear on the scalp, followed by small patches on beards and pubic hair. AA can also affect the eyebrows, eyelashes, and even body hair. Research on AA shows that
What is Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)? Androgenetic Alopecia is a form of hair loss condition characterized by patterned baldness and hair thinning in both males and females. Some degree of genetic influence and hormones such as androgens can cause AGA. Research on the United States population estimates that about 50 million
