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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…