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Razor Bumps, Acne Keloid scar ; Acne Keloidalis Nuchae - AKN tricophytic surgical cure by Dr Umar

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Uploaded by on Dec 19, 2009

http://www.finetouchdermatology.com/


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 color dispropotionately, especially african-americans and hispanics. Its surgical removal usually results in a wide stretched scar


In this patient 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 transplant surgeries, facelifts and other facial plastic procedures to minimize the appearance of scar.



Depending on your AKN presentation, there are different treatment options.



This patient came to Dr Umar after series of steroid injections had failed.


He is happy with his results.

Dr Umar is located in the ( Redondo Beach ) south bay area of Los Angeles california.

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