Numerous smooth, scar-like, small, raised lesions at the back of the neck are typical of acne keloidalis nuchae. This image displays smooth, firm lesions typical of acne keloidalis nuchae. This image displays fairly small lesions of acne keloidalis nuchae. This image displays the back of the neck at the hairline that is affected by acne keloidalis nuchae.  This image displays a person with a variant of acne keloidalis nuchae, displaying depressed scars rather than thick keloids.  The lesions of acne keloidalis nuchae can be focused in a limited area at the back of the neck or scalp, as displayed in this image.
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Numerous smooth, scar-like, small, raised lesions at the back of the neck are typical of acne keloidalis nuchae.
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Acne keloidalis nuchae is most commonly found in young adult men of African descent, and it is less commonly seen in men of Latino or Asian descent. It is very uncommon in women.
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