A cyst is a sac of tissue containing fluid or air that can form in many areas of the body. Cysts often do not need to be removed unless they are causing pain or other problems. There are several ...

There are different types of pilonidal cyst surgery. One involves cutting the cyst to drain the fluid, while another involves removing the cyst completely. Depending on the surgery type, a person can ...

Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper, has taken care of so many cysts on her patients. She's removed a 'rotten meatball' shoulder cyst, a massive 'cauliflower' cyst, a 'boba' pilar ...

In a new Instagram video, Dr. Pimple Popper does an incision and drainage on an ear abscess. Abscesses are inflected areas, meaning the body has broken down and softened up the contents trying to ...

Bartholin cysts are common fluid-filled lumps that form near the opening of your vagina. When infected, they can become abscesses, which can have more severe symptoms and require different treatments.

The Bartholin glands sit on either side of the vagina and make lubricating fluid. When these glands get blocked, fluid can back up in them and form a Bartholin cyst. Bartholin cysts are often small ...

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 ...

A cyst is a sac or cavity that may be filled with pus, semi-solid material, or air. It doesn’t usually cause pain until it gets large. An abscess is a painful, red infection that’s filled with pus. A ...