For 16 years, Anwar has sought and tried different treatments to get rid of the Folliculitis Decalvans (FD) mass on the back of his head. However, after every procedure, the large scalp lesion became worse. Our patient Anwar has lived with Folliculitis Decalvans since he was 18 years old. The
The trailer for The Bumpinator premiered on October 7 on Dr. Sanusi Umar’s YouTube channel, introducing a new digital docuseries that brings real patients and real solutions to screen. Launching on October 23, the series follows individuals with severe skin, scalp, and hair conditions once thought to be untreatable and
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is often confused with keloids, leading to years of incorrect treatment for many patients. If you’ve lived with scalp bumps, inflammation, or recurring lesions, it might not be what you think. This is the story of Fred*, whose 16-year misdiagnosis left him in pain, until he
During a hair transplant, the practitioner takes grafts from a donor area, typically the back of the scalp. But what happens when this area has an insufficient number of hair follicles to harvest? This was the case for Jon, who wanted to overcome male pattern baldness while having a minimal
What is Alopecia? Alopecia is a collective medical term used to describe conditions characterized by unusual hair loss. Alopecia is not a contagious disease. Specialists have linked several types of Alopecia to lifestyle, genetics, environmental factors, and, in some cases, psychological factors that result in hair pulling. There are two
What is Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)? Androgenetic Alopecia is a form of hair loss condition characterized by patterned baldness and hair thinning in both males and females. Some degree of genetic influence and hormones such as androgens can cause AGA. Research on the United States population estimates that about 50 million
Daxxify is the newest neurotoxin injectable approved by the FDA. Some prominent names in the family of neurotoxins are Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau. These injectables aim to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, treat jowls, alter the facial structure in one way or another, or even treat hair loss. These
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), also known as Follicular Unit Excision and Follicular Unit Transplant* (FUT), are the two most common methods of hair transplantation surgery. Therefore, knowing the differences between the two methods is an important research point for prospective consumers. So what are the differences between FUE and FUT?
