7 Years of Care: Robert Peeters’ Scalp Treatment Journey for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (Part 1)
Dr. Sanusi Umar introduced one of his longtime patients, Robert Peeters. Robert once had a very severe condition of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, and has been in Dr. U’s care for 7 years now. What initially appears to be an introductory greeting for a new podcast series is actually a demonstration of the clinic’s approach to […]
Scars Do Not Define: An Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Patient Success Story
“This is me. No more secrets. No more shame.” Diseases such as AKN are very often misunderstood. They may appear as hairline bumps or Barber’s Bumps. However, the underlying problem is chronic inflammation which will ultimately create scarring and long-lasting changes to the skin. For Anwar, the painful bumps that have consistently returned were only […]
Anwar’s Journey Continues – A New Path Without Razor Bumps
This is another moment of great significance in Anwar’s life. Anwar has lived with what most would call “bumps on the back of the head” (a medical condition called acne keloidalis nuchae), but now he is dealing with an entirely new experience: showing the world as he wants it. With confidence, and yet some degree […]
Anwar’s Transformation: The Reveal
It is time. Years of going through bumps on the back of the head and persistent acne keloidalis nuchae have finally come to an end. Anwar removed his hat and showed the world what he had been hiding. Dr. Sanusi Umar confirmed that it had worked; Anwar no longer had AKN, but there were some […]
Why Anwar No Longer “Stands Out” Due To Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
In this chapter update, Anwar talks about what is perhaps most significant for him, but simple. He has been living with the consequences of chronic inflammation of the scalp, and it has made him feel seen in the worst of ways. What many people would describe as bumps on the back of the head or […]
Chronic Folliculitis of the Nape: The First Trigger
The first inflammatory condition that was likely present in John’s case was chronic folliculitis of the nape (another term for AKN), an inflammatory disease with scarring and inflammation of the hair follicles in the back of the scalp and neck area. It is characterized by recurring bumps or thickening of the skin on the back […]
Impact from Scalp Keloids on the Life of John
Dr. Sanusi Umar, in this thought-provoking podcast segment, offers an inside look at what John experienced after he underwent surgery to have the scalp keloids removed from the back of his head. John discussed the way in which keloids due to AKN limited his lifestyle before undergoing treatment. While most people might view the scarring […]
Athena: Engineered for the Impossible (Part 2)
Anwar has been on an emotional roller coaster for years, and so has his father, Aldwyn. Now, thanks to Dr. Umar’s innovative techniques, they both have reason to hope. “I am cautiously optimistic,” Aldwyn states. “There is always an element of risk, but I think with the research he has done and the doctor’s track record, this puts him in the 90th percentile success rate.”
Athena: Engineered for the Impossible (Part 1)
Anwar has been on an emotional roller coaster for years, and so has his father, Aldwyn. Now, thanks to Dr. Umar’s innovative techniques, they both have reason to hope. “I am cautiously optimistic,” Aldwyn states. “There is always an element of risk, but I think with the research he has done and the doctor’s track record, this puts him in the 90th percentile success rate.”
The Unwanted Spotlight Due to Inflamed Scalp Cysts
By the time John Picone got to see Dr. Sanusi Umar, John had been to almost every doctor that treated skin issues that were similar to what John was experiencing. Each one gave John different creams, different pills, different ways to try to reduce the amount of swelling of the inflamed scalp cysts, or help […]
