A Dilated Pore of Winer, is essentially a giant blackhead. I extract this one today, and it leaves a dilated pore which will shrink to some degree, but likely won’t entirely go away. We plan to see her again in the near future, and if she doesn’t like the appearance, or if it tends to […]
A lipoma is slow-growing, benign growth of fat cells. It is contained in a thin, fibrous capsule and found right under the skin. A lipoma is typically not tender and moves around easily with slight pressure. A lipoma is not cancerous and treatment generally is not necessary. There is also a condition called familial lipomatosus, […]
A pilar cyst, also known as a trichilemmal or isthmus-catagen cyst, is a benign (non-life-threatening) growth that, upon examination, looks identical to the more common epidermoid cyst, except that 90% of pilar cysts occur on the scalp. They tend to be more mobile and firmer than epidermoid cysts, and are derived from a different part […]
A very sticky growth of fat cells aka lipoma! 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 don’t require treatment. However, some lipomas may sit in […]
Our lovely patient today came in and was thoughtful enough to bring us a little snack! hehe Her forehead pilomatricoma looks just like a Flaming Hot Cheeto to us, what do you think? My BOOK, Put Your Best Face Forward, is on sale NOW at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Audible, and Kindle. Or go to […]