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
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
Anwar came to Dr. Sanusi Umar with folliculitis decalvans at an extreme level. In this short Bumpinator chapter, Dr. Umar describes the case as “very severe, as severe as they come” and explains that he plans to take a nontraditional approach rather than rely on a routine path. A Case
When James returned to see Dr. Sanusi Umar, he already had a large lump on the back of his head. What made his acne keloidalis nuchae case especially revealing was that Dr. Umar had seen him years earlier, giving them a record of how much the condition had changed over
