Epidermoid cysts are small, noncancerous lumps that develop under the skin. They are typically painless and do not lead to complications. Epidermoid cysts are often found on the head, neck, back, or ...

It’s easy to panic when you notice a lump on your skin. You may wonder if it’s melanoma or another type of skin cancer. But sebaceous cysts — slow-growing bumps under the skin that can appear on the ...

A cyst is a small pocket of tissue often filled with fluid or pus. It can occur due to an injury, infection, or other issues. They’re usually benign but may need treatment for complications. A cyst is ...

A 77-year-old Caucasian man presents with an epidermoid cyst on his scalp, in the left parietal area. He tells you he has had the cyst for many years and it always seemed to remain the same. He is ...

Dr. Pimple Popper treated a man with two epidermoid back cysts. Epidermoid cysts form when skin cells multiply under the skin. They contain a cheese-like substance. Dr. Pimple Popper said the insides ...

It is best to avoid popping a cyst as this can increase the risk of infection. However, various home remedies may help a cyst to heal on its own. Medical treatments may also be an option in some cases ...

Cysts can form in all parts of the body, including the brain. Typically, most brain cysts are benign and do not require surgical removal. If surgery is necessary, the surgeon will either drain or ...

The worst part of a minor surgery was not what I was expecting The worst part of a minor surgery was not what I was expecting is a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined ...

In the world of viral pimple popping videos, not everything is as it seems. Case in point, this hugely popular video in the archives of Dr. Pimple Popper's YouTube account, where the dermatologist and ...

In her latest Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper extracted an epidermoid cyst. The patient had dealt with the cyst for three years before seeing Dr. Pimple Popper. Epidermoid cysts are closed sacs on ...