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The Unwanted Spotlight Due to Inflamed Scalp Cysts
By the time John Picone got to see Dr. Sanusi Umar, John had been to almost every doctor that treated skin issues that were similar to what John was experiencing.
The Physical Limitations of Severe Cicatricial Folliculitis in Daily Life
Once the Cicatricial Folliculitis reached Robert’s sideburns and scalp, every day was now an unpleasant experience. This was due to the discomfort associated with inflammation from the sideburns to the
Living With Scalp Cysts From Childhood Changed Everything About His Life
Since childhood, Robert has lived with scalp cysts, and therefore it has affected every aspect of his adulthood. As such, when compared to patients who developed this condition later in
Living With Severe Scalp Scarring Disorder: The Emotional and Spiritual Challenges
Dr. Umar stated that most individuals that see severe cases of a scalp scarring disorder like Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) will frequently inquire regarding how this could have developed in
The Social Impact of Cicatricial Folliculitis: Isolation, Confidence, and Career Paths
When Robert’s razor bumps or cicatricial folliculitis on the head began to migrate from the back of his head and to both sides of his head, hiding his skin condition
Living With Severe Hairline Bumps: Robert’s Early Coping and Scalp Changes
Robert describes the beginning of his battle with chronic folliculitis of the nape or hairline bumps as happening in his early childhood. During this time, the symptoms were somewhat easy
Quieting The Fire Due To Pus Bumps On The Scalp
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
Quieting The Fire Due To Pus Bumps On The Scalp
The surgeon, Dr. Sanusi Umar, stated that all went according to plan during the surgery, and that he felt confident in the approach taken by the surgical team. The surgeons
More Than the Removal of Posterior Scalp Scarring Disorder (Part 2)
Dr. Sanusi Umar, along with his surgical team is now ready to remove the bumps off of John’s head. He started by completing the removal of all of the remaining