By the time John Picone got to see Dr. Sanusi Umar, John had been to almost every doctor that treated skin issues that were similar to what John was experiencing. Each one gave John different creams, different pills, different ways to try to reduce the amount of swelling of the
John had lived with a variety of scalp problems which are causing painful scalp bumps and deep folds in the skin and inflammation across the back of his head for many years. He has gone through dozens of doctors, tried a multitude of prescriptions and spent years being told by
For several years prior to working with Dr. Sanusi Umar, John had to live with three different scalp conditions: acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN), cutis verticis gyrata (CVG) and dissecting cellulitis (DC). Each of these conditions presented their own obstacles for John. However, while these were clearly not simply aesthetic concerns
When a patient finds the right doctor to treat their scalp bumps on the back of their head, often caused by conditions such as folliculitis keloidalis nuchae, there can be an overwhelming sense of emotion. For John, his search has been emotional too. In fact, when he got into his
For ten long years, Rodolfo carried the burden of a large Acne Keloidalis Nuchae lesion at the back of his neck. More than just a medical condition, the mass became a daily source of discomfort and self-consciousness. He hesitated to undergo surgery because he feared the challenges of healing in
Being a teenager can be tough. Between school, sports, part-time jobs, and friends, teens already have a lot to juggle. On top of that, their bodies are changing in new ways. One of the most common challenges during this stage is acne. When you hit puberty, the excess hormones you
What many people realize is that not all skin treatment results have to be dramatic to make a difference. Often, subtle fixes that enhance one’s natural look can be just as effective, if not more, than undergoing cosmetic procedures that completely transform the face. That was what our patient Karen
Squeezing blackheads may look and feel satisfying, but their detrimental effects on the skin are just not worth the quick results. That’s why Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic explores less aggressive techniques to get rid of blackheads, reduce their recurrence, and avoid unnecessary trauma to the skin. Watch this
