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.

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 ...

From time to time, we all experience lumps and bumps around our genitals. That’s just a given. And because it’s so common, it’s hard to know when it’s time for a trip to the doctors and when ...

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.

It’s easy to panic when you notice a lump on your skin. You may wonder if it’s melanoma or another type of skin cancer. But sebaceous cysts — slow-growing bumps under the skin that can appear on the ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways Armpit pain can come from injuries, infections, or swollen lymph nodes.  To diagnose armpit pain, doctors may use lab tests, physical ...

BARTHOLIN'S CYST AND ABSCESS: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW A Bartholin's cyst, also referred to as a Bartholin gland cyst or Bartholin duct cyst, is a fluid-filled lump that can develop ...

‌Sebaceous hyperplasia is a harmless, common skin condition that becomes more common with age. It happens when your sebaceous oil glands make too much oil that gets trapped under your skin and causes ...

Pain can be throbbing, aching, or sharp, and it can be occasional or constant. It all depends on what’s causing the pain. The uncomfortable sensation is a red flag, though, a warning to you that ...