Acne keloidalis Nuchae (Keloidal scar) treatment

Hair Transplant
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Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is a pathologic condition that clinically manifests as keloidal scarring with acne like features in the back and nape areas of the head. Pathologically, it consists of a lot of scar tissue and inflammation with even pus formation. In certain instances the keloidal scar could grow to very large dimensions to form a large tumor-like mass in the area. There is a higher incidence of AKN in people of color.

The condition arises spontaneously without a history of trauma or surgery

Shown in the video is the result of excision and trychophytic closure of one of the condition:

For videos of SFET results click: Patient Photos and Videos - DermHair Clinic in Los Angeles 310-318-1500

S. Umar, M.D., FAAD
DermHair Clinic
Redondo Beach, California
+1-310-318-1500
1-877-DERMHAIR (US residents)
info@dermhairclinic.com
WEBSITE www.dermhairclinic.com
Single Follicle Extraction & Transfer (SFET)
Using Head and Body

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Scary, but what does this have to do with hair transplant?

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» Scary, but what does this have to do with hair transplant?

Namely:

  1. Not all bad linear scars in the back of the head are HT related

  2. A corollary exists between the problematic treatment of AKN and that
    of abnormal strip scars. A solution for one may provide new insight
    on how to solve the other.

For free online consultation click: Free Hair Restoration Online Consultation - DermHair Clinic Los Angeles

For videos of SFET results click: Patient Photos and Videos - DermHair Clinic in Los Angeles 310-318-1500

S. Umar, M.D., FAAD
DermHair Clinic
Redondo Beach, California
+1-310-318-1500
1-877-DERMHAIR (US residents)
info@dermhairclinic.com
WEBSITE www.dermhairclinic.com
Single Follicle Extraction & Transfer (SFET)
Using Head and Body

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My brother has this condition, acne on head. It’s not nice to look. What is the best treatment for this anyways. Thanks and looking forward for your response.:slight_smile: