Featured AKN Articles
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
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
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
Why Anwar No Longer “Stands Out” Due To Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
In this chapter update, Anwar talks about what is perhaps most significant for him, but simple. He has been living with the consequences of chronic inflammation of the scalp, and
Severe Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae and CVG: Robert’s Life Before and After Treatment
Dr. Sanusi Umar discusses in detail the unique and complicated combination of diseases that Robert had developed. Robert had the worst-case scenario of Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae (another term for AKN)
Impact from Scalp Keloids on the Life of John
Dr. Sanusi Umar, in this thought-provoking podcast segment, offers an inside look at what John experienced after he underwent surgery to have the scalp keloids removed from the back of
Athena: Engineered for the Impossible (Part 2)
Anwar has been on an emotional roller coaster for years, and so has his father, Aldwyn. Now, thanks to Dr. Umar’s innovative techniques, they both have reason to hope. “I am cautiously optimistic,” Aldwyn states. “There is always an element of risk, but I think with the research he has done and the doctor’s track record, this puts him in the 90th percentile success rate.”
Athena: Engineered for the Impossible (Part 1)
Anwar has been on an emotional roller coaster for years, and so has his father, Aldwyn. Now, thanks to Dr. Umar’s innovative techniques, they both have reason to hope. “I am cautiously optimistic,” Aldwyn states. “There is always an element of risk, but I think with the research he has done and the doctor’s track record, this puts him in the 90th percentile success rate.”
Map of the Scalp With Boil-Like Lesions
By the time John Picone reached out to the Bumpinator, his scalp demonstrated more than a single condition. His scalp revealed numerous deep creases at the very top of his