Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is often confused with keloids, leading to years of incorrect treatment for many patients. If you’ve lived with scalp bumps, inflammation, or recurring lesions, it might not be what you think. This is the story of Fred*, whose 16-year misdiagnosis left him in pain, until he
During a hair transplant, the practitioner takes grafts from a donor area, typically the back of the scalp. But what happens when this area has an insufficient number of hair follicles to harvest? This was the case for Jon, who wanted to overcome male pattern baldness while having a minimal
Dennis came to Dr. Sanusi Umar with two different scalp conditions. The short video focuses on the large plaque visible in his before image and the clinical decision Dr. Umar considered after Dennis had dealt with the problem for years. Two Scalp Conditions in One Patient Dennis came to Dr.
A personal reflection by Sanusi Umar, MD on Zeus, Zino, genetics, grief, and the ways love can continue without pretending that what was lost can be replaced. Most people know me as Dr. U or The Bumpinator. This story is simply me as a man who loved his dog. Zeus
Three months after surgery, Raul Ramirez is shown from the back, the left back view, and through a full turn. The changing angles highlight one consistent detail: his scar is positioned within the new hairline so surrounding hair can help make it less noticeable during normal viewing. A result should
For Raul Ramirez, the goal of surgery was not to pretend the scar did not exist. It was to position and camouflage it within a new hairline so it would be far less noticeable from a normal viewing distance. A Different Goal for a Visible Scar When treating Raul’s acne
For Mia and her family, managing alopecia included a very practical challenge: Mia would not take the capsules on their own. Her mother had to find a way to make the routine workable, and chocolate became part of the answer. Finding a Routine Mia Would Accept Mia’s mother explained that
Persistent inflammation can look routine on the surface. Dr. Sanusi Umar explains why negative cultures, a poor response to antibiotics, and continued bumps may justify a closer look at the scalp’s underlying biology. By Sanusi Umar, MD Stubborn, inflamed bumps after a hair transplant are often treated as infection, simple
