Anwar’s experience with acne keloidalis nuchae becomes the closing point for a broader Baldcast reflection on resilience, determination, hope, and the importance of support when facing a difficult challenge. A Closing Message That Goes Beyond AKN At the close of his conversation with Anwar, Dr. Sanusi Umar turns from the
For nearly 15 years, Casimiro lived with a scalp condition involving folliculitis decalvans and Acne Keloidalis Nuchae. After repeated attempts to find help, a dermatologist recognized the seriousness of his case and connected him with Dr. Sanusi Umar. Nearly 15 Years of Searching for Answers Casimiro opens the short video
A new study finds PIILIF in normal-looking scalp and clinically quiet nodules, offering new clues to relapse, spread and permanent scarring hair loss. If your scalp bumps settle and then return, read this A painful scalp bump appears. Pressure builds. It may become tender, swell, drain pus and then seem
A technical, implementation-focused summary of a paired-biopsy study examining the clinical, histologic and immunophenotypic expression of PIILIF across dissecting cellulitis disease states. Clinical premise Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is conventionally classified as a neutrophilic primary cicatricial alopecia characterized by follicular occlusion, rupture, abscess formation, sinus tracts, granulation tissue and
Dr. Sanusi Umar introduced one of his longtime patients, Robert Peeters. Robert once had a very severe condition of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, and has been in Dr. U’s care for 7 years now. What initially appears to be an introductory greeting for a new podcast series is actually a demonstration
“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 is chronic inflammation which will ultimately create scarring and long-lasting changes to the skin. For Anwar, the painful bumps that
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 keloidalis nuchae), but now he is dealing with an entirely new experience: showing the world as he wants it. With
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 showed the world what he had been hiding. Dr. Sanusi Umar confirmed that it had worked; Anwar no longer had
