A newly published case series led by dermatologist and clinical investigator Dr. Sanusi Umar describes three men with the same combination of severe acne keloidalis nuchae, scalp-wide dissecting cellulitis, and extensive secondary cutis verticis gyrata. The findings support a candidate AKN-DCS-CVG syndrome that now requires independent validation. By Sanusi Umar,
In this episode, Dr. Sanusi Umar discusses the case of John, a patient who came in with severe acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) affecting the back of his scalp. Many patients with acne keloidalis first notice bumps on the back of the head or irritation along the neck hairline. Over time,
The surgeon, Dr. Sanusi Umar, stated that all went according to plan during the surgery to remove the pus bumps off of John’s scalp, and that he felt confident in the approach taken by the surgical team. The surgeons were successful in maintaining their ability to stay in the appropriate
A new publication from Dr. U identifies a subclinical inflammatory and early fibrotic scalp pattern that can coexist with androgenetic alopecia, influence outcomes, and change how we plan treatment and hair restoration for hair loss and pattern baldness. If this sounds like you, this article is for you: If you
The trailer for The Bumpinator premiered on October 7 on Dr. Sanusi Umar’s YouTube channel, introducing a new digital docuseries that brings real patients and real solutions to screen. Launching on October 23, the series follows individuals with severe skin, scalp, and hair conditions once thought to be untreatable and
A personal reflection by Sanusi Umar, MD on Zeus, Zino, genetics, grief, and the ways love can continue without pretending that what was lost can be replaced. Most people know me as Dr. U or The Bumpinator. This story is simply me as a man who loved his dog. Zeus
For Mia and her family, managing alopecia included a very practical challenge: Mia would not take the capsules on their own. Her mother had to find a way to make the routine workable, and chocolate became part of the answer. Finding a Routine Mia Would Accept Mia’s mother explained that
Persistent inflammation can look routine on the surface. Dr. Sanusi Umar explains why negative cultures, a poor response to antibiotics, and continued bumps may justify a closer look at the scalp’s underlying biology. By Sanusi Umar, MD Stubborn, inflamed bumps after a hair transplant are often treated as infection, simple
