Marcus came to Manhattan Beach, California, to see Dr. Sanusi Umar as part of his keloid story. Before the procedure becomes the focus, this Bumpinator chapter gives him something simpler: time to enjoy California, travel, and hold onto the feeling of freedom he says sightseeing gives him. A California Arrival
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
Article Update: In April of 2021, Dr. Umar, AKA Dr. U, published a groundbreaking medical publication outlining a new AKN classification system. The study, titled “A Retrospective Cohort Study and Clinical Classification System of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae,” is the first AKN classification system to hit the world and can be
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Laser Treatment in Los Angeles Result – Patient Cured Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is a condition in which hair follicles become inflamed and trigger an immune response, which results in bumps and scars. Over time, these bumps can congregate and form a tumor-like mass. While the exact
