Whether they’re on your ovaries, on your breasts, or on your bikini line masquerading as ingrown hairs, cysts can be pretty mundane medical business. But dermoid cysts are different. Thanks to their ...

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 ...

Let's be real: You've definitely found yourself staying up late consulting Dr. Google about that raised skin bump that popped up out of nowhere all of a sudden. Is it a pimple? A cyst? Skin cancer? Of ...

Skin lumps are generally not considered dangerous. If you notice changes in the color or size of the lump, you may want to have a dermatologist check for cancer. What are skin lumps? Skin lumps are ...

You should not try to remove a cyst on your own. Most cysts on the skin are harmless and resolve without treatment. But some cysts may require a medical diagnosis and treatment. Cysts are sacs that ...

A cyst is a closed pocket of tissue that contains fluid or debris. Cysts can form anywhere on the body. Their texture varies depending on the material that has become trapped inside the pocket. A cyst ...

Skin Cysts or Something Else? A Guide to Bumps, Lumps, and Growths: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Skin cysts, bumps, and lumps can often be confusing and cause unnecessary worry. These skin growths come ...

Cystic acne is the largest and most painful form of acne, causing cysts deep beneath the skin. Cystic acne can be caused by hormones, genetics, and lifestyle factors like diet and stress. To treat ...

If you have any type of skin issue on your ear, dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper, is always eager to help you remove it. She's removed a pilar cyst with a tail from another ...

Dr. Pimple Popper's latest video is a #tbt of an earlier patient with a large cyst. Located under a tattoo on his back, the cyst looked ready to burst right away. The resulting pop is a messy one for ...