Sebaceous cysts are rarely a medical concern, but they can be a cosmetic one and are sometimes uncomfortable. Learn more about why you shouldn’t remove them by yourself and when to see a doctor.

Pilonidal cyst incision and drainage is a relatively simple procedure. A pilonidal cystectomy is more complex, but may be more effective at preventing recurrence.

Draining can be easily done by aspiration, in which a needle is inserted through the skin into the bursa and the excess fluid is sucked out. This doesn't require cutting your skin.

In a new YouTube video, Dr. Sandra Lee, MD-the dermatologist and TLC star behind the Dr. Pimple Popper moniker-helps a patient who's been dealing with a pesky cyst for five years. As Lee begins to ...

In Dr. Pimple Popper's new Ultimate Popaholic Challenge Youtube video, she tackles an abscess waterfall cyst. The dermatologist opens up the massive inflamed cyst and all the liquid contents gush ...

The cyst comes back or is likely to come back. Incision and drainage doesn't work. You have a fever or other symptoms of an infection. Your doctor thinks you might have sepsis or an STI. Surgery A ...