Cysts, abscesses and lipomas all have one common feature: they cause a lump or bump on the skin. All three are very common and I literally remove a hundred or more lipomas and sebaceous cysts a year.

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

Incision and drainage (I&D) is not the preferred method for cyst removal, as it can recur. But in cases where the cyst is infected, it becomes difficult to remove the cyst entirely.

Hi Doc The lump behind my ear is an infected sebaceous cyst. I just want to know if it needs draining should my doctor do that? Is it dangerous if i maybe prick it with a needle myself? Answer::Dear ...

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 ...

A healthcare professional may decide to drain a large cyst before it ruptures, but once it does, the primary treatment focuses on increasing your comfort and reducing pain or swelling.

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 ...