Hiding in Plain Sight: How Adrian Retreated Into Isolation As He Battled AKN
After years of struggling with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN), Adrian slowly became a recluse. The large, raised bump on the back of his scalp was a constant source of shame. At work, he wore beanies and hoodies to conceal the lesion, hoping his colleagues wouldn’t notice. On the outside, he appeared to manage, but in […]
Eight Years On Display: Adrian’s Hidden Struggles with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
Daily life for Adrian, who had suffered through Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) for eight long years, was both difficult and discouraging. The skin condition didn’t just cause a large, painful lesion at the back of his head; it also weighed heavily on his confidence and mental well-being. Every day, he had to find ways to […]
The Weight of 16 Years: Anwar’s Journey With Folliculitis Decalvans
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 skin condition causes localized scarring […]
