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Scalp folds: What those creases on your scalp really mean
In some cases, especially among African men, it can present as acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN), a chronic, scarring folliculitis that causes firm, keloid-like bumps on the back of the neck and occipital scalp.
If you look closely at some men, you will notice a fold or two on their scalp. Often, they are not painful or itchy, just slightly raised ridges that become more noticeable after a fresh haircut or when you run your fingers over. But, are they harmless or an underlying skin problem?
Dr Venkatesh Narasimhan, a clinical and cosmetic dermatologist at the Aga Khan University Hospital, says a skin fold on the scalp is normal.
