Whether they’re on your ovaries, on your breasts, or on your bikini line masquerading as ingrown hairs, cysts can be pretty mundane medical business. But dermoid cysts are different. Thanks to their ...

Learn the key differences between pimples and cysts, plus safe treatment options, and when to see a doctor for skin bumps ...

Skin Cysts or Something Else? A Guide to Bumps, Lumps, and Growths: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Skin cysts, bumps, and lumps can often be confusing and cause unnecessary worry. These skin growths come ...

Cysts and boils, while similar, differ in cause and appearance. A boil is red or discolored, swollen, and contains pus, like a pimple. A cyst is under the skin and is usually painless but can resemble ...

Lumps can form under the skin for many reasons, including cysts or swollen lymph nodes. Often they don’t require treatment, but if they change in size or appearance, contact a doctor for an exam.

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways A ganglion cyst is the most common cause of a lump on your hand or ...

Chemotherapy toxicity in gynecologic cancer patients with a BSA > 2 m2: The experience from the program in Women's Oncology/Brown Medical School No significant financial relationships to disclose.