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
Folliculitis decalvans (FD) presents a significant challenge in dermatology, causing localized scarring alopecia and chronic inflammation. Despite its debilitating impact, there has been a lack of effective treatment options, and the existing modalities often provide only temporary relief. In the pursuit of addressing this unmet need, our recent case series
Hair loss is a common concern affecting millions of people worldwide. The impact on an individual’s self-esteem and confidence can be significant whether genetics, hormonal imbalances, stress, or certain medical conditions cause it. While various treatment options have emerged, low-level light therapy (LLLT) has gained attention as a non-invasive and
Daxxify is the newest neurotoxin injectable approved by the FDA. Some prominent names in the family of neurotoxins are Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau. These injectables aim to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, treat jowls, alter the facial structure in one way or another, or even treat hair loss. These
This Caucasian male patient was experiencing male pattern baldness (MPB), affecting his self-image and confidence. He was looking for a long-term solution to the problem and, after doing some research, concluded that an FUE hair transplant surgery would work best for his needs. The patient decided to add transplants to
