Featured AKN Articles
Video: James Revisited: Treating Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Folliculitis Decalvans
James spent years dealing with acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) and folliculitis decalvans (FD), two scalp conditions that, in his case, were associated with discomfort, inflammation, scarring, and visible hair loss.
Video: Kevin’s Dissecting Cellulitis Plan Looks Beyond Disease Control
For Kevin, treating dissecting cellulitis has required more than one type of intervention. In this Bumpinator chapter, Dr. Sanusi Umar outlines a plan that has included medications, laser treatments and
Video: Six Years Later, Erasmo Faces the Fear of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Again
A new area of scalp irritation brought back memories Erasmo hoped were behind him. Six years after surgery for acne keloidalis nuchae, he returned to Dr. Sanusi Umar worried that
Video: Festus Reflects on Recurrent Keloid Surgery and Dr. Umar
Festus and his mother look back on his experience with severe, multiple recurrent keloids and express their gratitude to Dr. Sanusi Umar and his team. In this chapter, one detail
Video: Anwar’s AKN Story: Hope, Support, and a Way Forward
Anwar’s experience with acne keloidalis nuchae becomes the closing point for a broader Baldcast reflection on resilience, determination, hope, and the importance of support when facing a difficult challenge. A
Video: Folliculitis Decalvans: Casimiro’s Long Search for Help
For nearly 15 years, Casimiro lived with a scalp condition involving folliculitis decalvans and Acne Keloidalis Nuchae. After repeated attempts to find help, a dermatologist recognized the seriousness of his
Video: Scars Do Not Define: An Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Patient Success Story
“This is me. No more secrets. No more shame.” Diseases such as AKN are very often misunderstood. They may appear as hairline bumps or Barber’s Bumps. However, the underlying problem
Video: Anwar’s Journey Continues – A New Path Without Razor Bumps
This is another moment of great significance in Anwar’s life. Anwar has lived with what most would call “bumps on the back of the head” (a medical condition called acne
Video: Anwar’s Transformation: The Reveal
It is time. Years of going through bumps on the back of the head and persistent acne keloidalis nuchae have finally come to an end. Anwar removed his hat and