An epidermoid cyst is a lump under the skin. Epidermoid cysts usually do not require treatment, unless a person wants to have them removed due to cosmetic reasons, or if the cyst becomes infected.

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 ...

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 ...

A cyst is usually not harmful, but you’ll need to see a doctor if you want a cyst removed. Certain home remedies, such as a warm compress, can help reduce any uncomfortable symptoms. Cysts are hard ...

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 ...

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 just posted a new YouTube video of an epidermoid cyst removal. The three cysts were lodged in her patient's back—until she squeezed them free. She called the first cyst "a beauty" ...

Cysts are lumps that can affect the earlobe when skin cells form in the innermost layer of the skin instead of shedding. These are epidermoid cysts. In rare cases, they can become cancerous. Earlobe ...

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