What Is a Dermoid Cyst? A dermoid cyst is an abnormal growth of non-cancerous tissue under the skin. These cysts may contain hair follicles, skin tissue, sweat, and oil. Sometimes cysts also contain ...

A pilar cyst, sometimes called a trichilemmal cyst, forms when a hair follicle gets clogged. They can happen anywhere on your body but are most common on the scalp. Pilar cysts can be irritating but ...

In her latest Instagram video, she helps a patient with a bunch of cysts growing on his face. It's impossible not to see the cysts. Dr. Pimple Popper explained what her target is and how it goes in ...

Colleen Murphy is a senior editor at Health. She has extensive experience with interviewing healthcare providers, deciphering medical research, and writing and editing health articles in an ...

Popping a sebaceous cyst at home by yourself could increase your risk for inflammation, infection, and discomfort. In short, this is a cyst your doctor is better off removing. Keep reading to find out ...

A few types of cysts can develop along your bikini line. While cysts may go away on their own, talk with a healthcare professional if they cause discomfort or grow in size. Share on Pinterest Sol ...

Dr. Pimple Popper treated a man with an epidermoid cyst on his cheek. He had the cyst for 10 years. Epidermoid cysts form when skin cells get trapped under the skin and multiply. Dr. Pimple Popper ...

Ingrown hairs in the pubic area can form cysts, or sacs of fluid beneath the skin. A person may notice a lump, possibly with a hair visible beneath it. Cysts often go away without treatment, but some ...

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 ...

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