Patient Results: Acne Scar Removal
Surgical Removal of Keloid in Earlobe Piercing By Dr.U
Keloid tissue growth on the earlobe may often occur in individuals with dark skin tones who have ear piercings. This Brentwood, Los Angeles patient made
Dr. U Repairs Split Earlobe Keloid for Manhattan Beach Patient
Article Updated August 2022 This patient from Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, had a rare combination of conditions affecting her earlobes. She had a tear and
Dr. U Surgically Removes Keloid Cyst From Patient’s Earlobe
This patient from Long Beach, Los Angeles sought help at the Dr. U Skin Clinic for eliminating a keloid cyst growth behind his right earlobe.
He Brought His Father This Time: Family Support is Critical
Anwar’s case of folliculitis decalvans has made him self-conscious, wanting to hide away from the rest of the world. He knows that as the lesion grows, it becomes more difficult for him to hide it underneath a baseball cap. Dr. Umar wants to put Anwar at ease, so that Anwar feels comfortable with the treatment, but he knows that the case is complicated. In addition to folliculitis decalvans, Anwar also suffers from an underlying condition called acne keloidalis nuchae, known as AKN.
A Scar Would Be Nice: Anwar Hopes for Complete Removal of the Folliculitis Decalvans Mass
Dr. Umar has performed a biopsy, which has enabled him to map the exact borders of the folliculitis decalvans lesion. Dr. Umar is ready to begin the scalp surgery operation. The question is, is Anwar emotionally ready for a different outcome? Is he sure he wants to try for a cure again?
Still Dreaming, Still Fighting: Anwar’s Battle Goes On
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.”