If you've ever perused Dr. Pimple Popper's hugely popular Instagram account, then you've probably seen the dermatologist-real name Dr. Sandra Lee, MD-tackle all sorts of gnarly skin conditions. Cysts ...

A 27-year-old man will have a scar on his face for the rest of his life, after what he thought was a pimple turned out to be an infected cyst. In late 2024, Kai Davidson noticed a small lump on the ...

There are different types of pilonidal cyst surgery. One involves cutting the cyst to drain the fluid, while another involves removing the cyst completely. Depending on the surgery type, a person can ...

Dr. Pimple Popper, also known as Dr. Sandra Lee, is one of the internet’s most beloved personalities. The board-certified dermatologist first started uploading to YouTube in 2010, but it wasn’t until ...

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 ...

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Chin up — it’s only a blemish. A TikTok user has shared why sometimes it’s best to leave some things to the professionals. Tyla Brimblecombe took to the app to share a cautionary tale about popping ...