Skin cysts, or sebaceous cysts, are slightly hardened, fluid-filled bumps under the skin. When a person feels them, they are moveable. They often affect the face, neck, and torso. The term “sebaceous ...

Pilar cysts grow around hair follicles and usually appear on the scalp. They are small yellow, white, or discolored bumps that may be round or dome-shaped. They grow slowly and may disappear on their ...

In a new Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper aka, dermatologist and TLC host Dr. Sandra Lee, MD removes a pilar cyst that never ends from a patients scalp. Not only is the cyst never-ending, but its ...

A cyst is a sac of tissue containing fluid or air that can form in many areas of the body. Cysts often do not need to be removed unless they are causing pain or other problems. There are several ...

Popping a sebaceous cyst at home by yourself could increase your risk for inflammation, infection, and discomfort. In short, this is a cyst your doctor is better off removing. Keep reading to find out ...

Medicare covers sebaceous cyst removal when medically necessary. This includes cases where the cyst causes bleeding or pain, shows signs of inflammation or infection, or has recently gotten larger.

A pilonidal cyst is a sac filled with hair and skin debris that forms at the bottom of your tailbone. The recovery time after surgery depends on the procedure type and if you need stitches. In some ...