New AKN Treatment: Are you tired of living with the itchy, painful, and embarrassing conditions of acne keloidalis nuchae? This skin condition, more commonly referred to as AKN, can often be mistaken for a persistent razor rash or “barber’s rash.” However, despite common misconceptions, AKN has nothing to do with unsanitary barber tools or shaving equipment and instead is caused when ingrown hair develops and creates a form of trauma to the tissue beneath the skin’s surface.
AKN appears as small, hard bumps which look like pimples. Usually, people who suffer from this condition are men ages 13-25 of African descent. While countless individuals have tried to use home remedies or over-the-counter medications to combat this particular kind of folliculitis, most find that these remedies have little or no effect in clearing AKN. AKN removal surgery is the only known method for permanently eliminating the lesions, bumps, and plaques that rapidly increase due to this condition.
Article Update July 2022
Dr. Umar has recently published a peer-reviewed medical journal detailing the first AKN classification system.
This is the first AKN classification system and is currently used internationally to help diagnose and treat Acne Keloidalis Nuchae patients worldwide.
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Is Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Removal Surgery in Los Angeles the Right Choice For Me?
Here at Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinics, we take an innovative approach to treating AKN. This includes the origination of unmatched patient selection criteria, as well as special surgical techniques for various types of AKN cases. The customized approach Dr. U follows is according to the patient’s presentation.
- Patients with narrow lesions are treated by excision and primary closure using trichophytic closure, either with or without the assistance of tension sutures.
- For patients with more expansive lesions (Stages I, II, and III), Dr. U adopts the excision approach via the “Bat excision.” The “Batman” technique was invented by Dr. U and performed to direct a wound that closes with a straight or downward curved posterior hairline, along with tension sutures.
- Yet another group of patients that meet the selection criteria developed by Dr. Umar is candidates for cure using laser hair removal treatment.
Regain Your Confidence Following AKN Removal Surgery
If you’ve been living with AKN, you understand the physical, mental, and emotional pain of dealing with this condition and how it can limit the activities you feel comfortable participating in. Luckily, there is no better time than now to benefit from the medical innovations created by Dr. U for AKN treatment.
Say goodbye to conventional treatments such as steroid injections, medications, and AKN creams that only bring temporary benefits. Instead, say hello to a unique excision technique and laser treatment that results in permanent curling of nearly any size lump on the back of the neck and head. Dr. U’s approach is designed to leave far less noticeable outcomes.
Patients who receive AKN treatment at Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinics feel like they have a new opportunity in life. Are you ready to once again regain confidence in your appearance? Please get in touch with Dr. U’s office today to learn more about this cutting-edge AKN treatment.
Further Reading
References
- 1. Umar S, Lee DJ, Lullo JJ. A Retrospective Cohort Study and Clinical Classification System of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae. The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology. 2021;14(4):E61-E67. Accessed July 28, 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8142833/
