A research-focused short video examines a recurring combination of acne keloidalis nuchae, dissecting cellulitis and secondary cutis verticis gyrata, with PIILIF appearing across biopsy sites. The observation is a candidate pattern for further study, not a conclusion that every scalp bump will progress into these conditions. When three scalp conditions
For nearly two decades, Robert lived with severe Cutis Verticis Gyrata (CVG), a scalp condition that became part of how he experienced daily life. His story in The Bumpinator is not only about what could be seen on his scalp. It is also about the emotional weight he carried and
Kevin’s treatment was tailored to his specific presentation, combining medication, laser treatment, and surgery. After successful clearance, Dr. Sanusi Umar turned attention to Kevin’s overall aesthetic appearance. A Treatment Plan Built Around Kevin’s Presentation For Kevin, acne keloidalis nuchae treatment was not approached as a one-size-fits-all plan. Dr. Sanusi Umar
A visible scalp condition can lead people to make assumptions about infection and transmission. In this Bumpinator Q+A, Dr. Sanusi Umar addresses that stigma directly and explains what Kevin’s condition is, and what it is not. The Question Behind the Stigma The question is simple but important: Is Kevin’s condition
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
