As a pioneer in the field of surgical innovation, I am thrilled to introduce the groundbreaking Athena Tension Suture Kit™. This patent-pending surgical tool promises to transform wound closure techniques. Designed to redefine the art of wound closure, the Athena Kit™ is poised to revolutionize how we approach surgical procedures,
Recently, we published a research paper titled “Papular Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Treatment Success Using Follicular Unit Excision” in JAAD Case Reports. This study explores a treatment method for Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) using Follicular Unit Excision (FUE), which could be a promising solution for individuals dealing with this condition. Acne
Greetings, fellow researchers and medical professionals! Today, I am excited to share an intriguing discovery that could revolutionize our understanding and approach to treating hair and scalp conditions. As the lead author of the paper titled “Unveiling a shared precursor condition for acne keloidalis nuchae and primary cicatricial alopecias,” I
New AKN Laser Treatment: For certain patient cases, the long-term resolution of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae bumps can be achieved with a laser. Dr.U notes that a common factor for the successful, long-term treatment of AKN is the elimination of hair within the lesion tissue, which is usually the trigger that
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, a chronic inflammatory scalp condition, starts off as follicular pustule and papule bumps and later manifests as different lesion sizes, residing at various positions typically in the nape area, also known as the occipital area. Dr.U has outlined a breakthrough classification system for AKN lesions and proposes
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 which eventually fuse together into a singular mass. Surgical removal is usually recommended, especially if the patient’s condition does not improve with medication or laser
This Los Angeles patient complained of large bumpy growing lesions on what looked like razor bumps in head and neck areas. They were painful, itchy, and often discharged pus and blood. A number of steroid injections were used previously at other clinics without success. Oral and topical antibodies were also
Acne keloidalis nuchae is a condition categorized as folliculitis due to the aggravating factor of ingrown hairs, which trigger an immune response, resulting in bumps. However, it differs from other forms of folliculitis due to the tendency of these bumps to resemble keloidal tissue and join together over time. The
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