This patient had an accessory tragus which is a fairly common, benign congenital (present from birth) anomaly of the external ear that presents as a small elevation of the skin that is made up of skin, subcutaneous fat, and/or elastic cartilage. Join All Access to unlock exclusive member perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrsF4TYwmrV0QsXb8AoeHQ/join SHOP – SLMD Skincare to […]
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 […]
This epidermoid cyst was ready to go! 😡💥 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 […]