Patient With Early Stage Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
This patient had an early stage form of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae. When the condition first appears, it looks like acne bumps. However it is also accompanied by profound hair loss…
(Creative Commons) AKN patient with large lesion who had been successfully treated with surgical excision.
Patient with Advanced Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
This patient had Acne Keloidalis Nuchae for six years before his surgery. He had tried to improve his condition by taking oral medication. Drugs can help alleviate symptoms like itching,…
The surgical excision of AKN will result in a linear scar on the back of the head once the wound closes.
The Dermatology Behind Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
It is very likely that there is a genetic predisposition to Acne Keloidalis Nuchae. AKN occurs twenty times more frequently in men. Therefore it is possible that this condition is…
A doctor would need to determine if AKN bumps are caused by ingrown hairs. This would affect the choice of treatment
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Procedures
The use of the Nd:YAG 1064nm laser can help reduce the size of the Acne Keloidalis Nuchae tissue growths. The wavelengths will enter the follicle, causing the release of the…
A doctor would need to determine if AKN bumps are caused by ingrown hairs. This would affect the choice of treatment
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae and Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae is a condition that is similar to Acne Keloidalis Nuchae. However patients should realize that the two issues are not the same. They differ in terms of: location…
AKN is not always caused by ingrown hair, as evidenced by patients who have the condition with straight hair.
Results of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Surgery in Patients With Straight Hair
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae is believed to be caused when curly hairs grow back into the skin, causing the immune system to attack the hair follicle. However, not all AKN patients…
After a laser head bump treatment with Dr. U in Los Angeles, this patient reported the complete disappearance of the irritating "barber's rash" on the back of the head.*
Research on Treating Ingrown Hair on Back of Head with Lasers
The causes of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae are not conclusive. Many experts believe that the condition results from hair growing back into the skin, provoking an inflammatory response where the body…
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae patient who is now able to enjoy a renewed sense of personal freedom due to his Acne Keloidalis Nuchae surgery.
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae- One of the Causes of Cicatricial Alopecia
Cicatricial Alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs from the damage and destruction of the hair follicle. Acne Keloidalis Nuchae is listed as one of the cause of…
Surgical excision of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae tissue can be successful if proper wound closure techniques are applied.
Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae- Results of AKN Surgery After Eight Weeks
Folliculitis Keloidalis is also a name for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae. If treatment is not sought right away during the initial stages, it progresses into a large unsightly tissue mass. Folliculitis…
The surgical excision of AKN will result in a linear scar on the back of the head once the wound closes.
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae May Explain Ving Rhame’s Scar
Many people are fans of the highly acclaimed film, Pulp Fiction (1994). One of the characters in the movie is a mobster named Marcellus Wallace played by Ving Rhames. In…