Once the Cicatricial Folliculitis reached Robert’s sideburns and scalp, every day was now an unpleasant experience. This was due to the discomfort associated with inflammation from the sideburns to the scalp, and the large lesions growing around his head. According to Dr. Sanusi Umar, the sheer size of these growths
Since childhood, Robert has lived with scalp cysts, and therefore it has affected every aspect of his adulthood. As such, when compared to patients who developed this condition later in life and had time to form relationships and establish their careers prior to developing the condition, Robert’s AKN began to
Dr. Umar stated that most individuals that see severe cases of a scalp scarring disorder like Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) will frequently inquire regarding how this could have developed in such an extreme form. Although Robert acknowledged that his case was quite aggressive, he also had to continue to live
When Robert’s razor bumps or cicatricial folliculitis on the head began to migrate from the back of his head and to both sides of his head, hiding his skin condition with clothing and hats was impossible. Many people have experienced the same fate as Robert, in which the presence of
Robert describes the beginning of his battle with chronic folliculitis of the nape or hairline bumps as happening in his early childhood. During this time, the symptoms were somewhat easy to hide so the condition was less difficult to control than when the condition flared up in his late adolescence.
Dr. Umar asks Robert if there was anything in life he would have liked to do but was unable to because of his condition. Robert states simply that his desires had been basic: build a career, start a family and a stable home. Advanced Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae or scalp keloids
For 27 years, Robert carried more than just the physical burden of giant scalp keloids. The painful, itchy lesions dominated his scalp and sideburns, folding into thick ridges that twisted his hair into unsightly clumps. His diagnosis? A combination of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) and Cutis Verticis Gyrata (CVG), a
Adrian’s story is nothing short of inspiring. He went from feeling insecure, ashamed, and completely hopeless to becoming a confident, ambitious, and energized version of himself, someone who finally feels free to live fully. After eight painful years with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN), his transformation became possible through the life-changing
