Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Surgery Results For Bump on Back of Head

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Surgery Results For Bump on Back of Head

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Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Surgery Results For Bump on Back of Head

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Surgery Results For Bump on Back of Head : Acne Keloidalis Nuchae is a chronic and progressive condition where hair follicles become inflamed.  The exact causes are not clear.  And it may even be the case that different patients have been affected by different causes. Among them include:

(1) irritation from clothing

(2) close shaving from hair cuts

(3) ingrown hairs that the immune system does not recognize

AKN often occurs in males of African descent.  Curly hair is likely to grow back into the skin, causing an inflammation reaction of the hair follicles.  However, the condition can also occur in males of other ethnic backgrounds who have straight hair.

Medications can help reduce some of the symptoms associated with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: itching, swelling, pain and discharge.  Although drugs can be helpful in the early stages of the condition, they cannot clear away the tissue growth.  At best, they may flatten the lesions or reduce their size.

At first, Acne Keloidalis Nuchae manifests as bumps that look like regular acne. If treatment is not started right away, the lesions will get bigger in size and become large masses on the back of the head.

Surgery For Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

The successful removal of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae requires surgical excision.  The affected area is removed by the doctor.  The wound can be allowed to heal without closure and new skin will grow in its place. However there is a very high risk of the AKN returning.

Complete closure immediately after the surgery will restrict the normal range of head movement. Instead, the wound must be allowed to close on its own over the course of several weeks.

The results on this patient were achieved through serial tension stitching.  Although this resulted in a horizontal, linear scar, it can also be deliberately positioned to align with the posterior hairline.  With this strategy, the scar is far less noticeable.

Here are before and after images of his procedure. The results are seen eight weeks after his surgery.

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Surgery Results For Bump on Back of Head - before and after photo

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Surgery Results For Bump on Back of Head – before and after photo*

If you are interested in surgery to remove manifestations of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae,  fill out our online  form at the top of the page. Or you may also schedule a complimentary consultation by calling our office at 877-337-6424.…

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Patient's Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Scar Before His Surgery

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae AKN Scar Revision Results

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Acne Keloidalis Nuchae AKN Scar Revision Results Acne Keloidalis Nuchae AKN Scar Revision Results : Before being treated by Dr. Umar, this patient was treated by another doctor for the removal of his Acne Keloidalis Nuchae tumor. This surgical intervention had failed resulting in the re-emergence of the lesion bumps. According to the patient, “it…

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Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Patient Before Procedure

Results of Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae Surgery to Get Rid of Re-Emergence

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According to the patient in this video, many people, including medical experts believe that there is no solution for advanced manifestations of  Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae, which is also known as Acne Keloidalis Nuchae. Wound Healing For Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Removal However the enlarged tissue mass that occurs in advanced stages of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae can…

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Return of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae in Patient

Recurrent AKN Back of Neck Bumps Removal Surgery Results

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Recurrent AKN Back of Neck Bumps Removal Surgery Results

Recurrent AKN Back of Neck Bumps Removal Surgery Results : When Acne Keloidalis Nuchae is left untreated, it progresses into more advanced stages that are characterized by large tumor like masses of tissue on the back of the head. At this point, surgical excision is the only way to remove these manifestations of the condition.

Recurrent AKN Back of Neck Bumps Removal Surgery Results

Patient before and after his second surgery for treating Acne Keloidalis Nuchae*

While surgery does offer immense hope for AKN patients, proper techniques must be used to prevent the recurrence of lesions.

Recurrent AKN Back of Neck Bumps  – Before Removal By Dr Umar

This patient underwent two surgical procedures before the back of his head was finally cleared of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae. During his first surgery, the affected area was excised. However, the physician allowed the surgical wound to heal through the formation of scar tissue as opposed to applying techniques that would allow the excision to close. This is referred to as healing by secondary intention.

However, six months after the procedure, the patient noticed new AKN bumps forming on the scar. He then sought the help of Dr. Umar for a second surgery to clear the reemergence of the new lesions.

Recurrent AKN Back of Neck Bumps Removal Surgery Results – The Procedure

The area affected by the recurrent AKN symptoms had to be excised. Dr. Umar applied specialized techniques that would allow the wound to close, resulting in a linear, horizontal scar that would be in alignment with the patient’s posterior hairline. The appearance of this outcome is far more acceptable cosmetically. The wound closure process took about two months.

VIDEO: Recurrent AKN Back of Neck Bumps Removal Surgery Results

As a result of this strategy, the patient was quite pleased with the results. One of his main concerns was the social discomfort he experienced from the Acne Keloidalis Nuchae tissue mass on the back of his head, since this was very noticeable. Clearing the lesions enabled him to feel more confident in social situations.

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Surgical Treatment Gets Rid of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Lesion

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Before and After Surgery

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This patient had Acne Keloidalis Nuchae for six years.  In the initial stages, the condition manifests as papules and pustules, which resembles acne on the back of the head.  However in later stages, these lesions develop into tumor-like masses. This particular patient tried prescription medication for six months. However it did not help. He complained…

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Patient With Severe Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Lesion

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Growth Surgical Cure – Before And After

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Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Growth Surgical Cure – Before And After

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Growth Surgical Cure – Before And After : This patient had been suffering from Acne Keloidalis for six years prior to having the lesions surgically removed by Dr. Umar.  He had tried taking oral prescription medication for his AKN during this time, but did not find any relief from this condition.

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Growth Before Treatment by Dr Umar

In later stages of AKN, the bumps become bigger and fuse into a large single mass of tissue.*

As the AKN mass grew bigger, the patient felt extremely self conscious in social situations, including visits to the barber.

What Causes Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Growth?

Experts are not clear about the exact causes of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae at this time. However, it seems likely that there are many different factors. A few examples include:

(1) irritation from shirt collars and other types of clothing

(2) ingrown hairs which trigger immune attacks against the follicle

(3) close shaving of the hair with razors.

These variables may affect different individuals to varying degrees.

Although Acne Keloidalis Nuchae is commonly seen in males of African descent, it can also develop in other ethnic groups and individuals who naturally have straight hair.  The patient featured here is an example.

The Progression of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

In the initial stages, Acne Keloidalis Nuchae looks like acne on the back of the head.  Over time, horizontal plaques and tumor-like masses develop, fusing together into a single bump.

Aside from the issue of cosmetic disfigurement, AKN also causes itchiness, bleeding,  discharge and pain.  While injections can reduce some of these symptoms, they do not clear the lesions.

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Growth Surgical Cure – THE SURGERY

Surgery is very promising for advanced phases. Dr. Umar uses a specialized  technique to excise the affected area and lowered the posterior hairline. He also applies methods that allow the wound to gradually close completely on its own.

Serial tension stitching was applied to close this patient’s wound. It enables time for  the skin to heal and regain its normal form to enable the full range of head movement to be restored.

Also, in acheiving this Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Growth Surgical Cure, Dr. U aligns the posterior hairline with the horizontal linear scar so that it appears less visible.

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Growth Surgical Cure - Before And After Close Up View

Side by side comparison showing the advanced Acne Keloidalis Nuchae bump and the patient’s surgical results*

THE VIDEO: Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Growth Surgical Cure – RESULTS

Six weeks after the procedure, the patient remains free of the AKN lesions. And as you can see from the video,  the hairline along the back of his neck has moved downward to a normal position.

Following his surgery, the patient is free from the worries and concerns he had due to the progression of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae.

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Growth Surgical Cure – Dr U Make Yet Another Patient Happy

To learn more about options to get rid of AKN,  you may schedule a  no cost consultation at Fine Touch Dermatology by clicking on the link at the top right corner and filling out the form. Or give us a call at 310-318-1500.

Patient Free From Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

Patient is happy to resume a normal life following his Acne Keloidalis Nuchae procedure.*

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Before and after photos of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Surgery

Surgical Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae-Before and After Photos

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                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…

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Acne Keloidalis Nuchae(AKN)- Acne Keloid Scar Tricophytic Surgical Cure

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Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is a keloid like condition that affects the back of the head and neck. Many mistakenly attribute it to razor bumps or shaving bumps. It actually not cause by shaving. It is also not caused by ingrown hair. It is chronic and permanent and resistant to treatment.. It afflicts people of…

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