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.

White bumps called milia are the most common cause, but bumps on the face can also be from closed pores, cysts, keratoses, skin cancer, and more. White bumps on your face can appear under your ...

Sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign condition that causes bumps to form on the skin. Treatments can include removal, medications, and home remedies. Skin contains sebaceous glands, which produce oil, or ...

Paratubal cysts, also known as paraovarian cysts, are usually benign, and form near the ovaries or fallopian tubes. A paratubal cyst is an encapsulated, fluid-filled sac. This type of cyst forms near ...

A popliteal cyst, also known as a Baker’s cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that causes a lump at the back of the knee, leading to tightness and restricted movement. The cyst can be painful when you ...

Medicare covers sebaceous cyst removal when medically necessary. This includes cases where the cyst causes bleeding or pain, shows signs of inflammation or infection, or has recently gotten larger.

What Is a Subchondral Bone Cyst? It's a fluid-filled sac that forms in one or both of the bones that make up a joint. They're especially common at the knee or hip. The cysts show up just under the ...

Paraovarian cysts grow near your ovaries. These are sometimes mistaken for ovarian cysts, but they often don’t cause symptoms. A paraovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac found next to or attached to the ...