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How This Big Lucky AKN Bear Overcame His Breaking Point – Part 1

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The story of Dr.Bumpinator’s patient, Robert Peeters represents an extreme and unique case of severe AKN (Acne Keloidalis Nuchae)  which he struggled with for nearly 20 years. His major turning point on this journey came when he discovered the work of Dr.Bumpinator.

Continue to the video below to witness the beginning of one man’s remarkable journey of personal transformation.

VIDEO: Acne Keloidalis Nuchae – The Story of Bob – Part 1

When It All Started

Robert (aka @thebigluckybear on Instagram) had a very normal childhood. He was just like all the other kids.

AKN patient’s mother proudly shows a picture of what he looked like as a toddler

However, things changed at age  10 when small bumps started to appear on the back of his neck. Doctors thought they were warts. They did not know that these seemingly harmless bumps were actually the initial signs of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae. As a result of this misdiagnosis, Robert’s condition grew progressively worse.

Between the ages of 14-16, Robert started experiencing baldness as his AKN continued to spread throughout his scalp, contributing to a condition known as CVG (Cutis Verticis Gyratum). He also developed a different form of follicular inflammation known as pseudofolliculitis barbae, along with severe rhinophyma.

Different dermatologists prescribed Accutane, antibiotics, and all types of steroids.

Yet, not one of them was able to offer surgery as a way to actually remove the worsening bump outgrowths.

Things Change For the Better – Meeting Dr.Bumpinator

Robert discusses his experience with Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

Robert felt terribly dismayed as his condition continued to get worse. Discharge and bleeding became issues for his choice of clothing (e.g. no white shirts) as well as bedding. Constant itching kept him up at night. Also, his condition adversely affected his professional and personal life. Uncomfortable social interactions became a regular part of his existence (e.g. children noticing and commenting, adults shying away from him, etc.).

Though he enjoys camping, hunting, and fishing, Robert’s severe AKN condition required that he remain in the city where he has easy access to hot running water and soap to keep up with his hygiene routine.

Robert’s AKN breaking point

 

 

Scar tissue destroyed many of the hair follicles on this AKN patient’s scalp

Inflammation associated with Robert’s conditions caused a back-of-the-head appearance that made him feel self-conscious.

 

Robert’s life started to change for the better when he learned that the term, Acne Keloidalis Nuchae applied to his condition. He decided to find a doctor who specialized in the removal of AKN. After conducting a search on You Tube, he discovered the doctor who would be able to actually help him, Dr. Bumpinator himself whom he described as “the only doctor who had the actual procedure done” and the only doctor that he noticed “who was actually physically treating the disease.”

 

Surgically removing the unwanted tissue growths on his head would pave the way for a more normal-looking appearance.

Dr.Bumpinator’s first line of attack was to assuage Robert’s symptoms and discomfort and observe how his condition would respond. He prescribed the following medications.

  • Antibiotics
  • An anti-inflammatory known as Colchicine
  • Finasteride

He also recommended a topical formulation of Turmeric to help reduce some of the inflammation associated with Robert’s condition.

Though radiation is used in cancer treatment, it can also be used in the treatment of AKN for certain situations, like Robert’s.

After seeing no improvement, Dr.Bumpinator had Robert undergo radiation treatment to help destroy unwanted tissue. This was then followed by surgery.

The next phase of Robert’s treatment and personal transformation would involve the physical removal of his AKN, CVG, and pseudofolliculitis barbae.

Beyond this, Dr.Bumpinator also wanted to help this special patient achieve a normal-looking appearance so that he could start to experience life just like everyone else.

See what happens next in Part II of Robert’s journey with Dr.Bumpinator here.

Do You Suffer from Painful Bumps on Your Scalp or Back Head, Neck Area?

If you suspect that you have unwanted bumps, small or large, around your scalp area, or on the back of your head or neck, please feel free to consult with Dr. Sanusi Umar, AKA Dr. U, AKA The Bumpinator – some of these conditions, such as AKN, can be a relentless disease. It can easily worsen if left untreated, and still worsen if treated improperly through improper means.

With Dr. U AKA The Bumpinator, you rest assured that with over 20+ years of experience as a double licensed dermatologist and pioneer in the field of AKN research and surgery, Dr. U has got you covered.

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Dr.Pimple Popper Teams Up With Dr.Bumpinator

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A patient named Reginald turned to Dr.Pimple Popper to get rid of a massive tissue growth on the back of his scalp which had developed folds and extensions. Other doctors had told him that it was a keloid. However, according to Dr.Pimple Popper, this was the product of three conditions:

Reginald’s problem was too big for her to handle alone. So she decided to contact Dr.Bumpinator for help.

 

A Twenty Year Problem

According to Reginald, living with his AKN, CVG, and keloid growth was difficult. Not only was it tender and itchy when touched, but it was also sticky, smelled bad, bled, and oozed pus.

Radiation caused it to actually get bigger. Reggie’s devoted wife Carla even takes part in helping to manage it. Due to the fact that hair grew between the folds, she had to shave these areas and apply topical medication when it leaked.

Reggie also had to wear a hat all the time, even on his wedding day.

In fact, he never went anywhere without some type of hat. He and his wife did not like the fact that children would scream, stare, point, ask questions or comment that he looked like he is from the walking Dead.

Despite wearing a hat, Reggie still couldn’t hide his condition completely. Some AKN tissue started to form on his neck.

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae is not a condition that relents or really stops. Reggie’s problem continued to progress.

Too Big For Dr.Pimple Popper To Handle

Due to the size of Reginald’s tumor, Dr.Pimple Popper didn’t think she could get rid of it, saying that it was “beyond my abilities.”

There were two major issues associated with his excision.

  1. Where to get new skin to close the final wound
  2. The likelihood of recurrence.

She then decided to contact one of her dermatology colleagues

Dr.Pimple Popper Calls Dr.Bumpinator

Dr. Pimple Popper and Dr.Bumpinator team up in the fight against AKN

Dr.Pimple Popper decided to get in touch with her friend, Sanusi Umar MD (aka Dr.Bumpinator). She sent him photos of Reginald’s condition and asked if he could help.

Although Reggie’s case seemed dire, Dr.Bumpinator saw hope, noting, “the extra skin-scalp laxity helps.”

In other words, the excess skin surface area would prove useful for closing the excisional wound. At the end of his phone call with Dr.Pimple Popper, he confidently confirmed, “I’ll be glad to take him.”

Dr.Pimple Popper remarked, “I am really pleased that Reggie is going to be in the best hands.”

After meeting Dr.Bumpinator in person, Reginald was confident this new doctor could get the job done. Dr.Bumpinator helped him feel comfortable by “explaining more and giving more details [about] what he was gonna do.”

Reginald was very happy that he was finally getting the help he needed, saying that this was the “best news I’ve heard in years…This is going to change my life tremendously.”

Bumpinator – “We Have to Do This As A-Team”

Dr. Pimple Popper decided to be at Reginald’s procedure to watch his surgery. As a patient, he was given laughing gas to manage both anxiety and pain. Instead of being asleep, he was to remain awake.

Since the lower back of the scalp was prone to heavy bleeding, Carla was worried about what could happen. Due to this risk, Dr. Bumpinator and his team made sure to closely monitor Reginald’s heart rate and blood pressure.

To excise the massive bump, Dr.Bumpinator used a device to cut and cauterize the tissue. He managed to successfully remove the unwanted tissue mass all in one piece. Reggie felt lighter afterward due to its weight.

The Challenge: What To Do About the Big Hole

Excising the unwanted AKN tumor was a big milestone. But the actual hard part was closing the big hole which remained afterward. According to Dr. Pimple Popper, major complications could arise if large areas like this are not closed properly.

Dr.Bumpinator’s Athena Tension Sutures Made All The Difference

Dr.Bumpinator developed an amazing method for closing huge AKN wounds after surgery

 

So what is the best way to close a large-size AKN surgical wound?

Dr.Bumpinator explains, “When I remove the lesion, we’ll be left with a wide wound…And my goal is to bring those wound edges as close together as possible without actually having them touch each other…We have developed an implement to assist with that process.”

So what’s wrong with just using regular sutures alone?

According to Dr.Bumpinator, “If we use anything ordinary, the suture will just cut right through the tissue.”

The gap between the wound is an important detail needed for Reggie’s outcome. It was left open on purpose.

Dr. Bumpinator’s rationale for not closing AKN wounds completely following a procedure

Here’s the rationale, according to Dr.Bumpinator, “with the tension suture kit holding that wound just slightly apart, what happens is the wound now will try to do the rest of the work.”

Dr. Pimple Popper further explains, “It’s almost as if letting this heal a little bit is a signal to your body to really send more resources in there and help to fix that wound.”

Dr.Bumpinator devotes his work to help real people feel unashamed of the back of their head after their AKN removal

Says Dr.Bumpinator, “I want Reggie to come out with a back of the head that he will not be ashamed to show to the world.”

Due to his advanced innovative surgical techniques, Dr. Bumpinator’s patients are left with a discrete and natural-looking scar that they don’t have to feel self-conscious about.

Though Reginald’s case seems difficult, it was certainly not impossible for Dr.Bumpinator to handle.