An epidermal inclusion cyst — also known as an epidermoid cyst, infundibular cyst, keratin cyst, or inclusion cyst — is the most common type of cutaneous cyst. Patients present with a nodule that is ...

What causes an inclusion cyst to come to a head and rupture, and what effect does this have?—JUDIE HARTLEY, CRNP, BSN, Warren, Ohio An epidermal inclusion cyst or epidermoid cyst is lined with ...

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 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 Dr. Pimple Popper's new Instagram video, she helps a patient with a giant cyst bulging out of her neck. The epidermoid cyst comes ready to be popped with a hole already in the middle. Dr. Pimple ...

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 ...

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 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 ...