Featured AKN Articles
A Scar Would Be Nice: Anwar Hopes for Complete Removal of the Folliculitis Decalvans Mass
Dr. Umar has performed a biopsy, which has enabled him to map the exact borders of the folliculitis decalvans lesion. Dr. Umar is ready to begin the scalp surgery operation. The question is, is Anwar emotionally ready for a different outcome? Is he sure he wants to try for a cure again?
He Brought His Father This Time: Family Support is Critical
Anwar’s case of folliculitis decalvans has made him self-conscious, wanting to hide away from the rest of the world. He knows that as the lesion grows, it becomes more difficult for him to hide it underneath a baseball cap. Dr. Umar wants to put Anwar at ease, so that Anwar feels comfortable with the treatment, but he knows that the case is complicated. In addition to folliculitis decalvans, Anwar also suffers from an underlying condition called acne keloidalis nuchae, known as AKN.
From Hidden Scars to Hair Peace: Adrian’s 8-Year Battle With Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
After eight years of living with the chronic inflammatory condition Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN), Adrian, a longtime patient of Dr. Umar, has found freedom, confidence, and a life free of
Beating AKN the Second Time: How One Patient Stopped Recurrence with Dr. Umar’s Approach
For years, Jorge thought surgery had ended his battle with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN). Unfortunately, like many patients, he learned the hard way that removal alone doesn’t guarantee the condition
16 Years of Misdiagnosis: How One Man Finally Found Relief from Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is often confused with keloids, leading to years of incorrect treatment for many patients. If you’ve lived with scalp bumps, inflammation, or recurring lesions, it might
Los Angeles Patient Finds Cure for AKN Razor Bumps on Head at Dr. U Clinic
This Los Angeles patient complained of large bumpy growing lesions on what looked like razor bumps in head and neck areas. They were painful, itchy, and often discharged pus and
Laser Removal of Hard Bumps on Head Scalp by Dr. U
Acne keloidalis nuchae is a condition categorized as folliculitis due to the aggravating factor of ingrown hairs, which trigger an immune response, resulting in bumps. However, it differs from other
Walnut Park Patient With Razor Bumps Behind Head Finds Surgical Cure
Article Update: In April of 2021, Dr. Umar, AKA Dr. U, published a groundbreaking medical publication outlining a new AKN classification system. The study, titled “A Retrospective Cohort Study and
AKN Barber’s Rash on the Back of the Neck Surgically Cured by Dr U
Article Updated July 2022 Many men are dismayed to discover a large barber’s rash on the back of the neck. This circumstance becomes even more dismaying when they find out