For Marcus, living with acne keloidalis nuchae has shaped something as ordinary as stepping outside. As he talks with Dr. Sanusi Umar about a possible treatment approach, he describes a simple hope: feeling comfortable enough to go out without a hat.
A Treatment Conversation With Room for Uncertainty
Dr. Umar explains that his thinking is grounded in his understanding of how keloids form. He describes the approach as a theory that he believes is likely to work, rather than presenting its success as a certainty. The chapter does not establish a treatment result.
When asked whether he is excited or nervous, Marcus answers, “I’m a little nervous, but I’m excited about it.” The exchange captures both the anticipation of a possible change and the uncertainty that comes before it.
The Freedom to Be Himself
Marcus is clear about what he wants from the experience. He imagines daily life changing significantly, with greater confidence and less need to hide. “I see myself being more confident,” he says, before describing his wish to go outside without a hat.
The hat is more than an item of clothing in his account. He talks about not wanting to hide behind it and about being able to be himself in public. Those hopes are personal goals, not outcomes that have already been achieved.
Dr. Umar Looks Beyond the Scalp
Dr. Umar encourages Marcus to think about life beyond isolation. He tells him that he wants him to live his life, rather than remain behind closed doors, and hopes that Marcus will emerge from the experience feeling like a new man.
Marcus also looks outward. He hopes his experience might have a positive impact on others going through something similar. The chapter ends with that possibility still ahead of him: a hoped-for change in both confidence and everyday freedom.
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Further Reading
- https://dru.com/marcus-acne-keloidalis-nuchae-cousin-surgery-support/
- Umar S, Khanna R. Papular acne keloidalis nuchae treatment success using follicular unit excision. JAAD Case Rep. 2023 Jul 25;39:96-100. doi: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2023.07.013. PMID: 37621307; PMCID: PMC10445098.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10904000/
