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.

Cysts, abscesses and lipomas all have one common feature: they cause a lump or bump on the skin. All three are very common and I literally remove a hundred or more lipomas and sebaceous cysts a year.

‌Sebaceous hyperplasia is a harmless, common skin condition that becomes more common with age. It happens when your sebaceous oil glands make too much oil that gets trapped under your skin and causes ...

Sebaceous hyperplasia is a harmless skin condition involving the overgrowth or enlargement of the sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands are attached to hair follicles all over your body. They release ...

Why Do I Have a Bump on the Top of My Foot? An injury, corns, callouses, cysts, or other health conditions can cause a bump on your foot. They can be painful and make walking difficult, but there are ...

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 ...

You are not alone if you find watching pimples pop to be exciting and gratifying. But what about when it's not a zit? The latest pop-ular internet trend is focused on popping and removing cysts, with ...

Sebaceous filaments are harmless features that help keep your skin moist. They may sometimes form blackheads, but on their own, they’re naturally occurring and should be left alone. Share on Pinterest ...

As our small cockapoo mix dog has gotten older, all sorts of skin growths have started to appear, but the ones that have freaked me out the most are the ones that burst periodically. Our vet calls ...