Acne keloidalis nuchae
It’s a common skin condition, which is often mistaken for acne or razor bumps on the back of the neck and scalp. Without proper treatment, acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) tends to worsen. Seeing a board-certified dermatologist when you notice the bumps can prevent this condition from causing raised scars and hair loss.
This name accurately describes what AKN can look like. People often develop acne-like breakouts and keloid-like scars on the back of their neck. “Nuchae” is the medical word for “back of the neck.”
While these words accurately describe what AKN can look like, the bumps aren’t pimples or any other type of acne. The scars, which can develop without proper treatment, aren’t keloids. Also, the bumps and scars can spread beyond the back of the neck to the scalp.
This is a case of AKN in an elderly patients from the Desk of Dr Ravi. This patient suffered with raised bumps at the back of neck. These were not only itching but also sometimes there are discharge. Dr Ravi started his treatment with the transmission of NV 0/1. It improved gradually and finally got cured. At the atest followup of 18 May 2024 his neck is clear without any trace of eruptions.
