An epidermoid cyst is a non-cancerous growth commonly found on the skin of the face or neck, but can occur anywhere on the body. Just as its name suggests, these cysts occur as a result of epidermal cells, cells from the top layer of your skin a.k.a the epidermis, overgrow in a confined space. The buildup of these cells under the skin results in a “cheesy” consistency and often a pungent odor! Epidermoid cysts are typically harmless and have no symptoms, but people often seek removal due to the appearance of the bump or because the cyst has become inflamed or ruptured. If you have a ruptured cyst you may notice, sudden redness, pain, swelling, and heat around the area, all of which can lead to an abscess forming. Surgically removing the cyst can cure the area, but the entire cyst sac and all of its contents need to be removed to ensure the cyst won’t grow back!
Remember this cyst? It's back and ready for it's all access welcome!
I am sooo thankful to have you All Access Popaholics in my life! In fact, I'm ABSCESSED with YOU! ;)
Squeezing pieces of this broken down cyst out one squeeze at a time
While you're in surgery the strangest things come to mind - today it was Grimm fairytales!
This was an interesting epidermoid cyst in this patient's cheek, the sac wall and surrounding tissue felt rubbery. Hope you enjoy this cyst and our super smiley Popaholic patient!
Thank you to all who voted on a name for this POP! We'll do it again soon :)
Watch out, this pilar cyst just may put it's snake charmer powers on you!
Part 3 of this Bermuda Triangle is here! Saying goodbye to the last sister!
An epidermoid cyst is a non-cancerous growth commonly found on the skin of the face or neck, but can occur anywhere on the body. Just as its name suggests, these cysts occur as a result of epidermal cells, cells from th...
Are you in need of a potato ball or some gnocchi? I've got the perfect cyst for you!
This cyst and it's name speak for itself! Need some garlic?
It's baaaack...
Part 1: https://allaccess.drpimplepopper.com/videos/inflamed-cyst-waterfall-on-the-back-with-dr-pimple-popper
Part 2: https://allaccess.drpimplepopper.com/videos/abscess-waterfall-7-months-later
Part 3: https://allaccess.drpimplepopper.com/videos/recap-updates-on-the-abscess-wate...
Are you ready for this cysts return?
Watch part 1 of the Baby Faced Cyst: https://allaccess.drpimplepopper.com/videos/an-amazing-baby-faced-cyst
A tricky lipoma and a cyst that is larger than it appears!
Lipomas are slow-growing, benign (non-cancerous) growths of fat cells. These cells are contained in a thin capsule that creates the appearance of a “bump” right under the skin. Lipomas are typically not tender, move around easily, and d...
Part 1: https://allaccess.drpimplepopper.com/videos/excision-of-a-cyst-on-the-back-part-1-of-2
An epidermoid cyst is a non-cancerous growth commonly found on the skin of the face or neck, but can occur anywhere on the body. Just as its name suggests, these cysts occur as a result of epidermal ce...
This pilar cyst was a little squirt and certainly gave us one!
This cyst was a good one BUT the leaky faucet in the office stole the show...
Ah the Summer... it wouldn't be complete without a BBQ favorite: Potato Salad!
This patient has a unique type of growth... AND it comes out intact!! Discover what it is with me.
