Four years after surgery, Dennis is able to look back on a long experience with acne keloidalis nuchae and folliculitis decalvans. In this Bumpinator chapter, the focus is the result he can now describe in his own words after years of dealing with the conditions and undergoing surgery.
Looking Back Four Years After Surgery
The chapter identifies Dennis as a real patient and shows his case four years after surgery. The supplied images place the earlier scalp appearance beside a later view, giving context to the before-and-after story that Dennis is now reflecting on.

A Long Journey With AKN and Folliculitis Decalvans
Dennis does not minimize the time behind this moment. “It’s been a long journey,” he says. The accompanying caption identifies that history as involving AKN and folliculitis decalvans. For people searching for answers about acne keloidalis nuchae, including concerns sometimes described as bumps on the back of the head, Dennis’s chapter stays centered on his individual experience rather than presenting his outcome as typical.
What matters most in this short follow-up is Dennis’s own assessment. After looking back at where he started and where he is four years after surgery, he says, “I’m happy with the results.”

Dennis’s Message to Others Looking for Help
Dennis closes with a direct recommendation based on his own experience: “I recommend this to anybody who needs help. Come to see Dr. U.” His statement reflects his personal view of the care and result shown in this chapter. It does not establish what another patient should expect, because treatment and outcomes must be individualized.
The video ends with the phrase, “Impossible is I’m Possible,” leaving Dennis’s four-year follow-up on a note of encouragement grounded in his own case.
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Medical Disclaimer
This article describes one patient’s experience. Individual results vary, and treatment should always be individualized. This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
Further Reading
- https://dru.com/acne-keloidalis-nuchae-result-every-angle/
- Umar S, Waterman A, Ton D, Shitabata P. Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans Treatment Success with a Novel Surgical Excision Approach Using Guarded High-Tension Sutures. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2023 Sep 1;16:2381-2390. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S422077. PMID: 37675182; PMCID: PMC10478779.
https://www.dovepress.com/refractory-folliculitis-decalvans-treatment-success-with-a-novel-surgi-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-CCID



