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John came to me after living for years with cicatricial folliculitis and chronic abscessing scalp inflammation. Over time repeated inflammation transformed into permanent scarring altering both the structure of his…
Some scalp conditions begin quietly. Mild itching small bumps and discomfort that can be easy to overlook. Over time however these early signs may progress into significant inflammation scarring and…
In this chapter I observe a shift that goes beyond physical change. John continues to manage complex scalp conditions including cutis verticis plicata commonly referred to as Bulldog Scalp along…
When John tried to describe what troubled him most, his words kept returning to one theme. Visibility. A large, growing mass on his scalp that made strangers stare and led…
John spoke about what it meant to no longer think about his scalp. That statement carries weight. Chronic conditions demand constant awareness and shape daily behavior. Addressing cicatricial folliculitis and…
I met John after he had lived for many years with cicatricial folliculitis and chronic abscessing scalp inflammation. What started as inflammation gradually transformed into scarring, reshaping the architecture of…
For John, the mirror became a reminder of something deeper than a skin condition. Chronic scalp disease changed how he felt in his body and how he showed up in…
Readiness is earned, not rushed. As a physician, I know surgery should only move forward when every factor supports patient safety and long term success. For John, this moment came…
Surgery day is never just about the procedure. As a physician, it is about understanding the journey that led there and ensuring the patient is truly ready. When I met…
If you’ve ever felt dismissed, this will hit you. John’s condition progressed from “itchy bumps” to severe, scarring scalp disease. At one point, guidance from Dr. Sandra Lee (Dr. Pimple…