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 ...

Medicare may cover the removal of sebaceous cysts, also known as epidermal, keratin, or epithelial cysts, if a healthcare professional deems the procedure medically necessary. Sebaceous cysts are ...

Armpits are for deodorant and surprise tickle attacks-not massive cysts, but that's exactly what Dr. Pimple Popper found on her most recent patient. Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD lets us in on the case ...

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.

Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper, has had her hands full this week. She's seen and squeezed all kinds of crazy cysts, blackheads, and steatocystomas during her time treating ...

The video begins with Dr. Pimple Popper surveying the cyst. "It's ready," the doctor says. "It's looking at us right away." Her patient is more than ready, too. She tells Dr. Pimple Popper she has ...

Dr. Pimple Popper started off her week by popping a cyst in a patient's armit. She compared the cyst to a rose as she was talking to the patient. This isn't the first time dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Armpit pain can come from injuries, infections, or swollen lymph nodes.  To diagnose armpit pain, doctors may use lab tests, physical ...

Cysts are fairly common and can occur anywhere on the body, including the scrotum. Scrotal cysts are typically either epididymal or sebaceous cysts. A scrotal cyst typically refers to an abnormal sac ...

Sebaceous filaments are structures that allow sebum to flow to the surface of the skin. Tiny glands beneath the skin create sebum, which is an oily substance that helps lubricate the skin. When the ...