A three-patient research observation links severe acne keloidalis nuchae, dissecting cellulitis and secondary cutis verticis gyrata, while biopsy findings suggest that clinically normal-looking scalp may also carry an inflammatory signature. The most important clue may be hiding in scalp that looks normal. In the short video, Sanusi Umar, MD describes
Festus had already been through surgery followed by radiation, but the approach failed in his case. In this Bumpinator short, Dr. Sanusi Umar answers a viewer’s question about what else was used and explains why Festus’s recurrent keloids ultimately required a different treatment strategy. What Had Already Been Tried A
Kevin’s surgery went as expected, and the progress leading up to it left him relieved that the procedure did not need to be as extensive as it could have been. In this Bumpinator chapter, Dr. Sanusi Umar looks ahead to the next phase of Kevin’s dissecting cellulitis treatment and the
Can removing hair follicles help with dissecting cellulitis? In this Bumpinator Q+A, Dr. Sanusi Umar responds to viewer questions about laser hair removal and electrolysis, using Kevin’s case to explain why a follicle-targeting treatment can be useful but may not be enough on its own. Why viewers asked about laser
As the keloid on Marcus’s scalp continued to grow, finding the right doctor became about more than locating someone who could perform a procedure. Marcus wanted a physician who understood his situation and could relate to what he was facing. In this chapter of The Bumpinator, his family describes how
Before John knew terms such as acne keloidalis nuchae, dissecting cellulitis, or cutis vertices gyrata, he remembers a childhood centered on sports, family, and a normal upbringing. In this chapter of The Baldcast, Dr. Sanusi Umar takes John back to the beginning, before the scalp bumps appeared and before several
After viewers asked whether Kevin has hidradenitis suppurativa and what his diagnosis actually is, Dr. Sanusi Umar addressed the question directly. He identifies Kevin’s condition as dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, an inflammatory scarring alopecia condition discussed in this Bumpinator Q+A. Dr. U Names Kevin’s Diagnosis In the video, Dr.
For 16 years, one patient lived with acne keloidalis nuchae while facing repeated frustration, failed treatments, and continued attempts to find relief. In this Bumpinator short, Dr. Sanusi Umar revisits the case and the specialized surgical approach that became a major turning point in the patient’s story. Sixteen Years of
