Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Boils are painful, pus-filled, and are caused by infections like Staphylococcus ...

A 27-year-old man will have a scar on his face for the rest of his life, after what he thought was a pimple turned out to be an infected cyst. In late 2024, Kai Davidson noticed a small lump on the ...

Pilonidal sinus—also called a pilonidal cyst—is a skin infection that occurs in or around the crease of your buttocks. This condition happens when hair, skin cells, and dirt clog a hair follicle, ...

Discharge from your belly button might be a sign of an infection, like a yeast or bacterial infection. Poor hygiene can cause a brown belly button discharge from built-up skin cells, sweat, and ...

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 ...

Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper, puts on quite the show from her treatment room. You can watch on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, and the traditional TV. She's been popping up a ...

When dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper, works on removing cysts, she is allllll about making sure she removes the entire sac to prevent it from growing back. Her patients and her ...