For nearly a decade, Adrian suffered in silence, avoiding mirrors, hiding under hats and hoodies, and feeling insecure about the large bump on his scalp. This chronic inflammatory scalp condition is known as Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN), which causes firm bumps, pustules, and ultimately, thick, keloid-like scars, typically located on
For 16 years, Anwar has sought and tried different treatments to get rid of the Folliculitis Decalvans (FD) mass on the back of his head. However, after every procedure, the large scalp lesion became worse. Our patient Anwar has lived with Folliculitis Decalvans since he was 18 years old. The
The trailer for The Bumpinator premiered on October 7 on Dr. Sanusi Umar’s YouTube channel, introducing a new digital docuseries that brings real patients and real solutions to screen. Launching on October 23, the series follows individuals with severe skin, scalp, and hair conditions once thought to be untreatable and
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.
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
Persistent bumps after a hair transplant can invite a quick explanation. In this short video, Dr. Sanusi Umar cautions against automatically labeling every bump as routine folliculitis or infection and points instead to the possibility of underlying inflammatory scalp biology. “Do not assume it is routine folliculitis or pimples.” Dr.
Two patients can both have scarring hair loss and still need different plans. In this short video, Dr. Sanusi Umar answers a recurring question about the Two Marias and explains why their care involved more than a single product. “What treatment did you actually use?” That question is the starting
John’s Bumpinator story is approaching its conclusion, but this trailer begins by reminding viewers how much has already been at stake. A family member recalls a serious car accident in which John drove off a cliff and was airlifted out. The short then shifts toward his scalp, the years of
