Medicare may cover the removal of sebaceous cysts, also known as epidermal, keratin, or epithelial cysts, if a healthcare professional deems the procedure medically necessary. Sebaceous cysts are ...

Ah, the belly button: It's cute to get pierced (and cute in general!) but you may want to be aware that the area is also a breeding ground for bacteria and can lead to belly button infections. “Belly ...

Discharge from your belly button might be a sign of an infection, like a yeast or bacterial infection. Poor hygiene can cause a brown belly button discharge from built-up skin cells, sweat, and ...

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Ingrown hairs in the pubic area can form cysts, or sacs of fluid beneath the skin. A person may notice a lump, possibly with a hair visible beneath it. Cysts often go away without treatment, but some ...

A pilonidal cyst is a sac filled with hair and skin debris that forms at the bottom of your tailbone. The recovery time after surgery depends on the procedure type and if you need stitches. In some ...

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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.