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.
Eighteen months can make a striking visual difference in a single patient story. In this Bumpinator short, Festus is shown across an 18-month span after surgical keloid removal for severe keloids and multiple recurrent keloids, with the focus kept on documented change rather than spectacle. A Difficult Recurrent Keloid Case
Before surgery, Kevin reached an important turning point in his care for severe dissecting cellulitis. Dr. Sanusi Umar recalls the first time the team saw that nonsurgical treatment was having a positive effect, an early sign that brought hope and helped shape what came next. The Moment the Treatment Began
For Kevin, treating dissecting cellulitis has required more than one type of intervention. In this Bumpinator chapter, Dr. Sanusi Umar outlines a plan that has included medications, laser treatments and surgery, while making clear that the work does not end with controlling the disease itself. A Treatment Plan Built in
For John, acne keloidalis nuchae was part of a struggle that extended beyond the visible condition of his scalp. In this Bumpinator chapter, he recalls a pivotal conversation with Dr. Sanusi Umar: a treatment plan that also acknowledged his weight and emotional well-being. The Visit That Changed the Conversation John
For Marcus, a scalp growth associated with acne keloidalis nuchae had affected an ordinary part of daily life: wearing a hat. During a follow-up conversation, Dr. Sanusi Umar confirms that the treatment plan has not changed, while Marcus prepares to say goodbye to the growth that the conversation playfully calls
Anwar’s experience with acne keloidalis nuchae becomes the closing point for a broader Baldcast reflection on resilience, determination, hope, and the importance of support when facing a difficult challenge. A Closing Message That Goes Beyond AKN At the close of his conversation with Anwar, Dr. Sanusi Umar turns from the
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.”
