For John, acne keloidalis nuchae was connected to more than the visible bumps on the back of the head. In this chapter of The Baldcast, he tells Dr. Sanusi Umar how smaller bumps that once felt manageable changed as one growth became much larger, and how that shift affected his
A three-patient research observation links severe acne keloidalis nuchae, dissecting cellulitis and secondary cutis verticis gyrata, while biopsy findings suggest that clinically normal-looking scalp may also carry an inflammatory signature. The most important clue may be hiding in scalp that looks normal. In the short video, Sanusi Umar, MD describes
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
Festus had already been through surgery followed by radiation, but the approach failed in his case. In this Bumpinator short, Dr. Sanusi Umar answers a viewer’s question about what else was used and explains why Festus’s recurrent keloids ultimately required a different treatment strategy. What Had Already Been Tried A
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
