Quieting The Fire Due To Pus Bumps On The Scalp

The surgeon, Dr. Sanusi Umar, stated that all went according to plan during the surgery, and that he felt confident in the approach taken by the surgical team. The surgeons were successful in maintaining their ability to stay in the appropriate planes of tissue, and successfully controlled bleeding. The primary goal of Dr. U’s team was […]
More Than the Removal of Posterior Scalp Scarring Disorder (Part 2)

Dr. Sanusi Umar, along with his surgical team is now ready to remove the bumps off of John’s head. He started by completing the removal of all of the remaining scalp scarring disorder. Then, simultaneously attempted to remove all diseased skin as possible from the chronic scalp abscessing disorder and the structure and development of […]
More Than the Removal of Posterior Scalp Scarring Disorder (Part 1)

Today is John’s surgery day and the clinical team is working to prepare him for his surgery. The team, lead by Dr. Sanusi Umar, has worked with John to help manage many of the complications he has developed due to his complex scalp conditions. They are planning to target both the visible lesions and the […]
VIDEO: 27 Years Behind Giant Scalp Keloids: Robert’s Journey To An AKN-Free Life With Dr. Umar
For 27 years, Robert carried more than just the physical burden of giant scalp keloids. The painful, itchy lesions dominated his scalp and sideburns, folding into thick ridges that twisted his hair into unsightly clumps. His diagnosis? A combination of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) and Cutis Verticis Gyrata (CVG), a pairing that caused both inflammation […]
VIDEO: Hope Is A Practice: Dr. Umar’s Message For Those Struggling With Keloid-Like Lesions

Adrian’s story is nothing short of inspiring. He went from feeling insecure, ashamed, and completely hopeless to becoming a confident, ambitious, and energized version of himself, someone who finally feels free to live fully. After eight painful years with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN), his transformation became possible through the life-changing removal surgery performed by Dr. […]
VIDEO: What I Would Tell You: Adrian’s Message For Those Struggling With Painful Hairline Keloids

In this installation of The BaldCast, top Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) expert Dr. Sanusi Umar highlights the resilience and determination Adrian has shown throughout his journey. After eight years of living with a painful, isolating scalp lesion, Adrian’s story became one of endurance, faith, and the strength that comes from trusting the right people. Dr. […]
VIDEO: Back In The Room: 2 Years After AKN Removal Surgery

It’s been two years since Adrian underwent his Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) removal surgery with the world’s top AKN expert, Dr. Sanusi Umar, and the transformation in his life has been remarkable. Today, Adrian feels connected, present, and fully engaged with the people around him. For eight long years, AKN kept him distant from the […]
VIDEO: The Invitations I Declined: How Painful Scalp Lesions Affected Adrian’s Social Life

During the eight years that Adrian lived with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN), he turned down countless invitations from friends, coworkers, and even close family members. AKN became more than just a physical condition, it became a looming presence that affected his social life. It was the reason he slowly withdrew from others and slipped into […]