For eight years, Adrian has lived with a massive Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) mass on the back of his scalp. The AKN dictated how he dressed, where he went, and how close he allowed people to get to him. It even limited the kinds of jobs he felt comfortable pursuing.
Anwar has been on an emotional roller coaster for years, and so has his father, Aldwyn. Now, thanks to Dr. Umar’s innovative techniques, they both have reason to hope. “I am cautiously optimistic,” Aldwyn states. “There is always an element of risk, but I think with the research he has done and the doctor’s track record, this puts him in the 90th percentile success rate.”
This was the moment Adrian had been waiting for for eight long years: the day he would finally wake up without Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) weighing on him. Together, Adrian and internationally recognized AKN specialist Dr. Sanusi Umar revealed on The BaldCast the results of his surgery and recovery process.
Dr. Umar has performed a biopsy, which has enabled him to map the exact borders of the folliculitis decalvans lesion. Dr. Umar is ready to begin the scalp surgery operation. The question is, is Anwar emotionally ready for a different outcome? Is he sure he wants to try for a cure again?
Despite years of failed attempts to treat his Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) with corticosteroids, antibiotics, and injectable treatments, Adrian never let go of the hope that one day he could live free from the weight of his condition. He had endured countless disappointments, but deep down, he believed that there
After eight years of struggling with his large scalp bump, Adrian finally took the first step and did what he could to help himself. He had seen numerous specialists in the hopes of getting rid of his Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) for good. He had tried first-line therapies like corticosteroids,
Anwar’s case of folliculitis decalvans has made him self-conscious, wanting to hide away from the rest of the world. He knows that as the lesion grows, it becomes more difficult for him to hide it underneath a baseball cap. Dr. Umar wants to put Anwar at ease, so that Anwar feels comfortable with the treatment, but he knows that the case is complicated. In addition to folliculitis decalvans, Anwar also suffers from an underlying condition called acne keloidalis nuchae, known as AKN.
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is a debilitating skin condition that causes thick, keloid-like bumps to appear on the scalp and neck. Because it’s so visible, people with AKN often suffer both physical discomfort and mental hardship. It can be difficult to reconcile living a normal life with large, heavy lesions
