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Video: When Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Changed John’s Confidence
For John, acne keloidalis nuchae was connected to more than the visible bumps on the back of the head. In this chapter of The Baldcast, he tells Dr. Sanusi Umar
Video: Dissecting Cellulitis: Why Kevin’s Condition Is Not Contagious
A visible scalp condition can lead people to make assumptions about infection and transmission. In this Bumpinator Q+A, Dr. Sanusi Umar addresses that stigma directly and explains what Kevin’s condition
Video: When Surgery and Radiation Failed Festus: A New Keloid Treatment Approach
Festus had already been through surgery followed by radiation, but the approach failed in his case. In this Bumpinator short, Dr. Sanusi Umar answers a viewer’s question about what else
Video: Kevin Enters a New Chapter in Dissecting Cellulitis Treatment
Kevin’s surgery went as expected, and the progress leading up to it left him relieved that the procedure did not need to be as extensive as it could have been.
Kevin, Laser Hair Removal, and Dissecting Cellulitis
Can removing hair follicles help with dissecting cellulitis? In this Bumpinator Q+A, Dr. Sanusi Umar responds to viewer questions about laser hair removal and electrolysis, using Kevin’s case to explain
Video: Marcus Searches for a Keloid Specialist Who Understands His Case
As the keloid on Marcus’s scalp continued to grow, finding the right doctor became about more than locating someone who could perform a procedure. Marcus wanted a physician who understood
Video: John Looks Back at the Start of Dissecting Cellulitis
Before John knew terms such as acne keloidalis nuchae, dissecting cellulitis, or cutis vertices gyrata, he remembers a childhood centered on sports, family, and a normal upbringing. In this chapter
Video: What Condition Does Kevin Have? Understanding Dissecting Cellulitis
After viewers asked whether Kevin has hidradenitis suppurativa and what his diagnosis actually is, Dr. Sanusi Umar addressed the question directly. He identifies Kevin’s condition as dissecting cellulitis of the
Video: After 16 Years With Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, One Surgery Marked a Turning Point
For 16 years, one patient lived with acne keloidalis nuchae while facing repeated frustration, failed treatments, and continued attempts to find relief. In this Bumpinator short, Dr. Sanusi Umar revisits