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.

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's glands are located at the vaginal entrance. During sexual arousal, they secrete a lubricant which enters the vagina through a small duct from each gland. A cyst may form if the duct ...

Listen, we warned you. You can’t unsee it now! Abscesses are caused by bacteria entering into a mouth injury. The wound will swell and produce pus. But if there’s no way for the pus to drain, the ...

In Dr. Pimple Popper's new Youtube video, she wrapped up her story time series following the saga of a back cyst. The dermatologist has been draining the massive abscess cyst for weeks, and now she's ...

Skin lumps are generally not considered dangerous. If you notice changes in the color or size of the lump, you may want to have a dermatologist check for cancer. What are skin lumps? Skin lumps are ...

A variety of infectious agents may involve the liver, some of which have a distinctive appearance. Below is a description of some of the most important of these. Pyogenic abscess shows central ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Key Takeaways Your vagina can be swollen for common reasons such as pregnancy, hormonal shifts that can increase infection risk, or the use of irritants like ...