Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: Definition, Other names, reasons, Diagnosis processes, treatments, advices

What is Acne Keloidalis Nuchae?

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is the inflammation of hair follicles, mainly found back of the both scalp and neck which ultimately may cause red bumps, itchy bumps, pustules, infection, scars, hair loss. It is such type of skin disorders that gradually worsen and retard the hair growth of the affected area which finally lead to scar and hair loss. Before developing the scar, patients should treat themselves to talk with the dermatologist as scar is the most difficult condition to treat in case of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN).      

What are the different names of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN)?

Some others medical term for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) are Acne Keloidalis, Keloidal Folliculitis, Folliculitis Keloidalis, Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae, Sycosis Framboesiformis, Dermatitis papillaris capillitia.

Who are more prone to affected by Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN)?

Anyone can be affected by this problem at adolescence onwards, though, there are more tendency to develop this disorder among the African-American who have the curly hair. Another important thing is that men are more susceptible than women to grow this issue.

What are the factors that cause to develop the Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN)?

Due to having undiscovered the actual causes, Some points might be considered to cause this issue. Among them-

• Wear helmet or collar cloth continuously which makes inflammation and irritation of the back site skin of scalp and neck.
• Close-shaved haircut.
• Male hormones (Androgens) to produce more oil through the sebaceous glands of the human body which lead to the inflammation and itchiness of hair follicles. 
• Hypersensitivity or some immune reactions at the area of hair follicles.

Initially, Healthcare provider will examine the affected area physically as well as ask about some questions related to this issue. If necessary, the lab personnel will take small quantities of sample from infected area which known as biopsy, and perform the culture of infected area cells for knowing the specific bacteria which causing this problem. Later on, after observing the tests report,  it will be helpful for doctor to do the treatment in most perfect way to diminish or clear out the bacterial infection by prescribing antibiotics or other medicines as needed. 

What are the best treatments for Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN)?

Treatment should be done in such a way that will reduce the symptoms only, not cure the disease as this is not curable at all. Some medications are only used for the prevention and management purposes, for example, 

• Antibiotics are normally used for the prophylaxis or treatment of bacterial infection, either different shapes and sizes of the solid dosage forms or topical preparations.
• Use antimicrobial  cleanser, such as, benzoyl peroxide products and shampoos containing salicylic acid or coal tar.
• Vitamin-A, especially Retinoids preparations are applied to decrease the Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) related symptoms.
• To reduce the inflammation, different forms of corticosteroids products are paid more attention to the users.
• Surgery and skin grafting treatment are taken into account if the condition goes into more exacerbated stage (Keloid-like Scar) for removing the scars and abscesses by replacing the healthy skin from any part of the body, even though, it requires much more healing time.
• Laser (for instances, Long Pulse Nd:YAG laser -1064nm, Portable Diode laser-810nm) therapy and Phototherapy (light therapy) are also becoming more popular nowadays for the treatment of AKN as the effectiveness levels are higher than the other conventional therapies.