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 […]
The Road Back: John Picone’s Fight for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
John Picone’s journey began after years of living with a painful scalp condition called acne keloidalis nuchae that affected nearly every part of his life. What started as bumps on the back of the head gradually evolved into severe inflammation, limiting what he could do physically and damaging his confidence. A traumatic car accident in […]
When Anwar Finally Blended Back Into Life After Years With AKN
For a long time, Anwar felt like he stood out. Not by choice. Not by personality. But because of something on the back of his head that he couldn’t ignore… and neither could anyone else. What started as what many would call razor bumps or ingrown hairs had slowly evolved into acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN), […]
When Scalp Keloids Take Hold of Life
Before the surgery, John remembers what life felt like. Heavy. Not just on his scalp – but on his choices, his energy, his sense of direction. The scalp keloids caused by acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) were more than something visible on the back of his head. They shaped how he moved through the world. While […]