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 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 ...

Cysts and boils, while similar, differ in cause and appearance. A boil is red or discolored, swollen, and contains pus, like a pimple. A cyst is under the skin and is usually painless but can resemble ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to removing cysts, dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper, has seen (and removed) them all. From pilar cysts to gushing "waterfall" cysts, to "mashed potato" cysts, and ...

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 ...