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Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) – Acne Keloid Scar Tricophytic Surgical Cure 3 of 3

Oct 11, 2011Dr. Sanusi UmarAcne Keloidalis Nuchae Blog, Blogacne keloidalis nuchae, chronic folliculitis

Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is a scarring form of chronic folliculitis that manifests as follicular-based papules and pustules, which eventuates in keloidlike lesions. The lesions are most pronounced on the occipital scalp and the posterior part of the neck, and they occur almost exclusively in young males of African descent. The term acne keloidalis nuchae…

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: A Common Condition for Black Men

May 6, 2011Dr. Sanusi Umar1 CommentAcne Keloidalis Nuchae Blog, Blogacne cures, acne keloidalis nuchae, acne scar removal, Acne Scarring, acne treatment, akn, get rid of acne, laser for acne

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN), also known as ‘Acne Keloidalis’ or ‘Folliculitis Keloidalis’, is common among black men aged 13 to 25. Often confused with razor bumps, keloids or ingrown hairs, it is none of those things. It is generally an inherited condition. This disease almost exclusively develops on the back of the head, presenting as…

Surgical Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae-Before and After Photos

Jan 24, 2011Dr. Sanusi Umar1 CommentPhotos and Videos of Results, _Acne Keloidalis Nuchaeacne keloidalis nuchae, acne keloidalis nuchae surgery, acne keloidalis nuchae treatment, before and after

Before Surgery: Patient has had acne keloidalis nuchae – AKN for over a decade. It had persisted despite several steroid injections. Surgery: Dr Umar uses tricophytic closure technique to cure the AKN by surgical excision with minimal appearance of scar. Tricophytic closure is sometimes used in hair…