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
As a pioneer in the field of surgical innovation, I am thrilled to introduce the groundbreaking Athena Tension Suture Kit™. This patent-pending surgical tool promises to transform wound closure techniques. Designed to redefine the art of wound closure, the Athena Kit™ is poised to revolutionize how we approach surgical procedures,
Recently, we published a research paper titled “Papular Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Treatment Success Using Follicular Unit Excision” in JAAD Case Reports. This study explores a treatment method for Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) using Follicular Unit Excision (FUE), which could be a promising solution for individuals dealing with this condition. Acne
Greetings, fellow researchers and medical professionals! Today, I am excited to share an intriguing discovery that could revolutionize our understanding and approach to treating hair and scalp conditions. As the lead author of the paper titled “Unveiling a shared precursor condition for acne keloidalis nuchae and primary cicatricial alopecias,” I
New AKN Laser Treatment: For certain patient cases, the long-term resolution of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae bumps can be achieved with a laser. Dr.U notes that a common factor for the successful, long-term treatment of AKN is the elimination of hair within the lesion tissue, which is usually the trigger that
