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Launch of The Baldcast

Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic proudly announces the introduction of a groundbreaking series titled The Baldcast. Created and hosted by the renowned Dr. Sanusi Umar, this podcast and video series serves as a powerful extension of the prior show, The Bumpinator. It aims to venture beyond the confines of the treatment room and delve deeply into the authentic journeys of patients after their medical interventions.

The anticipation for The Baldcast has been building as its trailer was released on Dr. Umar's YouTube channel. The first full episode is set to premiere on October 20, 2025, on YouTube, with audio versions being streamed across popular podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Each episode will run for approximately 15 to 25 minutes, with featured guests sharing their heartfelt recovery experiences along with the courage they found to rebuild their lives.

In traditional medical shows, the narrative often fades once patients receive their results, leaving audiences to wonder what happens next. However, The Baldcast distinguishes itself by following patients over the course of several months, or even years, examining the ongoing realities post-treatment. How effectively has the condition been managed? Are the benefits enduring? How has the treatment transformed their confidence and personal relationships? This series will not only focus on immediate outcomes but will also portray how health reconstruction can significantly alter an individual’s life path.

The thematic core of The Baldcast encompasses a plethora of conditions such as hypertrophic scars, folliculitis, alopecia areata, cellulitis, scarring alopecia, failed hair transplants, and severe hair loss. These conditions cut across ethnic lines, affecting African American, Hispanic, and Caucasian communities alike. The series embraces the universal truth that healing and hope are attainable for everyone.

Filmed predominantly at the Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic located in Manhattan Beach, California, the series candidly documents the silent struggles that patients endure while facing these visible ailments such as hair loss. Each episode centers on the patient’s narrative, honoring the bravery of individuals who persist, adapt, and refuse to give up in the face of adversity.

Dr. Umar candidly shares, "Many guests have previously found themselves caught in a whirlwind of pain, shame, and isolation. This series aims to celebrate their courage in seeking approval and reclaiming their lives. True healing encompasses not just medical skill but rediscovering one’s inner strength to return to the authenticity of living."

The series offers a unique mix of narrative interviewing followed by visual representation, with a runtime of 15-25 minutes per episode. Keep your eyes peeled for the trailer released on October 13, 2025, and the official premiere of the first episode on October 20, 2025. Viewers can catch the series at youtube.com/@drsanusiumar.

About Dr. Sanusi Umar

Dr. Sanusi Umar (MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology) is a board-certified dermatologist, hair transplant surgeon, innovator, and educator. He heads the Dr. U Hair and Skin Clinic in Manhattan Beach and serves on the faculty at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine. His groundbreaking research has been published in esteemed journals such as JAMA Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery, and JAAD. His expert insights have garnered attention from major media outlets including Dr. Pimple Popper, Good Morning America, The New York Times, and MSNBC.