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.

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 ...

Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper has had to deal with cysts of all shapes and sizes, but this might be one of her smallest ones yet. In a brand new YouTube video, Dr. Pimple ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 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 Dr. Pimple Popper's latest Instagram videos, she popped her way through Memorial Day Weekend. The dermatologist helped patients with cysts and lipomas, including one lipoma the size of a grapefruit ...