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 ...

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 ...

Buckle up, because Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper has a hell of a cyst to bring us into the weekend. And while you may already be familiar with her other cyst work (see: the ...

Medicare covers sebaceous cyst removal when medically necessary. This includes cases where the cyst causes bleeding or pain, shows signs of inflammation or infection, or has recently gotten larger.

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X “Update on my cyst. They said they would have to SHAVE my head in the spot it’s at, so now I’m ...