
The Green Light: John Prepares to End Years of Scalp Inflammation (Part 1)
For seven years, John had lived with chronic inflammation across the back of his scalp. The recurring bumps, scarring, and swelling were caused by cicatricial

For seven years, John had lived with chronic inflammation across the back of his scalp. The recurring bumps, scarring, and swelling were caused by cicatricial
Cicatricial folliculitis surgery preparation began long before John ever entered the operating room. Before the surgery could begin, something important had to happen first. John’s

For years, John lived with pain on the back of his head. Not just irritation. Not just bumps. His scalp carried deep folds, inflamed cysts,
The first bumps showed up quietly. John was just entering puberty. A teenager. At first, no one thought much of it. A few bumps along
For years before meeting Dr. Sanusi Umar, John Picone was living with more than one scalp condition. He was battling acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN), cutis
When John Picone first walked into the clinic, he believed the plan was simple. Dr. Sanusi Umar would remove the hardened bumps on the back