Permanent Termination of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

AKN

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

If you’ve noticed small, acne-like bumps on the back of your head after close shaving, see a specialized doctor right away! This could be a condition known as Acne Keloidalis Nuchae or AKN. These bumps may become larger over time, fusing together in a single large bump requiring surgery.

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Bumpinator

The one-stop termination to AKN.

The extensive and world-renowned track record of Dr. Bumpinator for successful patient outcomes in his Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles office is due to his ability to identify the various subtle nuanced details needed to completely terminate back of the head bumps.

Dr. Bumpinator is the superhero alter ego of Dr. Sanusi Umar (Dr.U) who has dedicated a career to the permanent termination of back of head bumps called acne keloidalis nuchae aka AKN. The wider public is unaware of how pervasive the condition is. Using several innovative procedures and techniques many of which Dr. Bumpinator personally invented, he has been permanently terminating AKN bumps for several years.

If you have bumps or lumps on the back of your head and have been told you would have to live with it, for the rest of your life, despair not. Welcome to Dr. Bumpinator group of innovative services created by Dr.U for just your type of situation.

Docuseries & Podcast: Stories That Inspire

Bumpinator Docuseries

Dr. Sanusi Umar is Dr. U, The Bumpinator. This series tells the stories of heroic patients who have faced some of the toughest scalp, hair, and skin challenges. Through evidence-guided medical innovations, Dr. U helps them find hope and real results when standard treatments fall short. Each story is a hero’s journey of courage, renewal, and restored confidence.

The Bumpinator IS Here: When Innovation Meets Humanity

The Bumpinator Is Here: When Innovation Meets Humanity

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Every story begins with a struggle. For many, it starts with the mirror — seeing a face or scalp marked by something no one could

Baldcast Podcast

Dr. Sanusi Umar is Dr. U, host of The BaldCast. This series features courageous patients who have faced some of the toughest scalp, hair, and skin conditions. Through open conversations and evidence-guided care, Dr. U explores their breakthroughs, resilience, and renewal. Each story reveals lessons in healing, hope, and the strength to begin again

The BaldCast Life After Healing Begins

The BaldCast Is Here: Life After Healing Begins

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Most shows end at the reveal. Ours begins after it. At The Bumpinator, we’ve seen the transformative power—the moment a patient looks in the

Seamless Service

Real Results

professionalism

Board certified dermotologist along with years of expertise, and a long list of happy patients ensures the best treatment possible.

Consultation

Always 1-on-1 appointment to draft unique treatment plan to each individual patient. Free consultation available online.

Staff & Care

Our staff work closely with patients throughout the whole treatment. We are proud to provide an easy, safe, and comfortable process.

Accommodation

Located conveniently in Manhattan Beach with some finest hotels minutes away from our clinic. Shuttle service from LAX to nearby hotel is provided.

"They kept saying there was no solution for it. Now I just wash my scalp like nothing ever happened. I recommend it 100 percent, [because] of the results I have today."

Adalid Patient

I Terminated My Back of Head Bumps, Thanks To Dr. Bumpinator. For an experience rating scale of 1-100, I would give them a 500!

Freddy Patient

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