For nearly two decades, Robert lived with severe Cutis Verticis Gyrata (CVG), a scalp condition that became part of how he experienced daily life. His story in The Bumpinator is not only about what could be seen on his scalp. It is also about the emotional weight he carried and
After four failed surgeries, Festus had watched his keloids return again and again. In this Bumpinator chapter, he speaks openly about living with acne keloidalis nuchae, the toll of recurrence, and the determination that kept him looking ahead as he approached another surgery. A condition he could not simply ignore
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
Can medications used in cancer care also have a place in treating keloids? In this Bumpinator short, a viewer puts that question directly to Dr. Sanusi Umar, who explains where Bleomycin and Interferons fit into the discussion and why Festus received a different approach. A Viewer Asks About Cancer Medications
Marcus came to Manhattan Beach, California, to see Dr. Sanusi Umar as part of his keloid story. Before the procedure becomes the focus, this Bumpinator chapter gives him something simpler: time to enjoy California, travel, and hold onto the feeling of freedom he says sightseeing gives him. A California Arrival
For John, acne keloidalis nuchae was connected to more than the visible bumps on the back of the head. In this chapter of The Baldcast, he tells Dr. Sanusi Umar how smaller bumps that once felt manageable changed as one growth became much larger, and how that shift affected his
A visible scalp condition can lead people to make assumptions about infection and transmission. In this Bumpinator Q+A, Dr. Sanusi Umar addresses that stigma directly and explains what Kevin’s condition is, and what it is not. The Question Behind the Stigma The question is simple but important: Is Kevin’s condition
Festus had already been through surgery followed by radiation, but the approach failed in his case. In this Bumpinator short, Dr. Sanusi Umar answers a viewer’s question about what else was used and explains why Festus’s recurrent keloids ultimately required a different treatment strategy. What Had Already Been Tried A
