Kevin’s treatment was tailored to his specific presentation, combining medication, laser treatment, and surgery. After successful clearance, Dr. Sanusi Umar turned attention to Kevin’s overall aesthetic appearance.
A Treatment Plan Built Around Kevin’s Presentation
For Kevin, acne keloidalis nuchae treatment was not approached as a one-size-fits-all plan. Dr. Sanusi Umar explains in the short video that Kevin received a combination of treatments customized to his condition and to the way it was presenting at the time.
The plan combined medications, laser treatment, and surgery. As Dr. Umar puts it, Kevin had a “full gamut of treatments.” The point was not a single intervention, but an individualized combination selected for his presentation.
What the Plan Did Not Include
Dr. Umar also identifies treatments that were not part of Kevin’s approach. He states that Kevin did not receive steroids, immunosuppressants, or isotretinoin, and that the plan did not rely heavily on antibiotics.
That distinction is specific to Kevin’s care. Treatment plans must be individualized by a qualified medical professional, and one patient’s treatment should not be interpreted as a universal protocol.
From Successful Clearance to the Overall Look
According to Dr. Umar, the customized combination resulted in successful clearance of Kevin’s condition. Once that clinical objective had been reached, the focus shifted.
“Disease gone, now we finish the look,” Dr. Umar says near the beginning of the video. He later explains that the next step was to pay more attention to Kevin’s aesthetic appearance and overall look.
Kevin’s case highlights the individualized sequence described in this short video: a customized combination of treatments, successful clearance, and then a separate focus on aesthetic appearance.
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Medical Disclaimer
Individual experiences and results may vary. Treatment plans must be individualized by a qualified medical professional. This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.
Further Reading
- https://dru.com/kevin-severe-dissecting-cellulitis/
- Umar S, Ogah O, Yang J, Tan BH, Aiead N, Shitabata PK. Perifollicular Lymphocytic Inflammation and Fibrosis in Dissecting Cellulitis: Evidence of a Consistent Histopathologic Pattern. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2026;19:614816 https://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S614816
