Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4…BUT 5 PILAR CYSTS! Sit back, relax, and let’s enjoy these pilar cysts! A pilar cyst, also known as a trichilemmal or isthmus-catagen cyst …
Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4…BUT 5 PILAR CYSTS! Sit back, relax, and let’s enjoy these pilar cysts! 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 […]
When the pop is better than you expected, you have to give it PrOPS! 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, […]
Get ready for a Monday Memory! It’s nice when patients have a pop that has already started the process. We’re still going to pop this little gem and get that sac out. Let’s see what happens! A Pilar Cyst, aka a trichilemmal cyst, an isthmus-catagen cyst, or a “wen”, looks identical on examination to the […]