Dennis’s story centers on two difficult scalp conditions, folliculitis decalvans (FD) and acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN). In this short Bumpinator chapter, the focus is on a major removal and Dennis’s experience with tufting, irritation, painful bumps, and patches of hair loss. The video opens with a direct description: “massive FD
Dennis had been dealing with folliculitis decalvans for many years, and Dr. Sanusi Umar describes his condition as a very severe form of the disease. Dennis also had acne keloidalis nuchae, creating a difficult combination of scalp conditions after years of previous treatment. Years of Treatment Before a New Plan
For more than three decades, Festus lived with acne keloidalis nuchae and recurring keloids that affected his life despite repeated attempts at treatment. After four unsuccessful surgeries and radiation that did not stop the recurrence, this Bumpinator chapter introduces a new stage of his care with Dr. Sanusi Umar and
Robert’s case brought together Dr. Sanusi Umar, known as The Bumpinator, and Dr. Sandra Lee, known as Dr. Pimple Popper, after four failed surgeries and radiotherapy. This short chapter focuses on the two treatment areas and the collaboration behind his care. For Robert, the story shown in this Bumpinator short
For this patient, the visible effects of AKN affected more than the back of the head. Fear of questions and unwanted attention eventually made being seen in public difficult. “AKN is not contagious,” Dr. Sanusi Umar states at the opening of this short video. He also describes acne keloidalis nuchae
After years of failed AKN treatments, a close examination focuses on the visible pattern at the back of the head and a clinical turning point in understanding the condition. For someone dealing with acne keloidalis nuchae, persistent changes at the back of the head can become a long-running concern. In
This Los Angeles patient complained of large bumpy growing lesions on what looked like razor bumps in head and neck areas. They were painful, itchy, and often discharged pus and blood. A number of steroid injections were used previously at other clinics without success. Oral and topical antibodies were also
Acne keloidalis nuchae is a condition categorized as folliculitis due to the aggravating factor of ingrown hairs, which trigger an immune response, resulting in bumps. However, it differs from other forms of folliculitis due to the tendency of these bumps to resemble keloidal tissue and join together over time. The
