Re-Excision of a Cyst on the Lower Back
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Re-Excision of a Cyst on the Lower Back

This patient I saw almost a year ago, and removed a cyst on his lower mid back. Well, it came back! I was lucky enough to videotape the first procedure, and when I review the videotape, it really does look like I got the entire cyst removed. As you know, epidermoid cysts can recur, if […]
The difference between blackheads & milia
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The difference between blackheads & milia

Do you know the difference between a blackhead and a milia? Blackheads and whiteheads are also known as open and closed comedones. They are dilated pores that are plugged with keratin. Whiteheads are closed, meaning there is skin covering the comedone. Blackheads are open, exposed to air. Air oxidizes the keratin, causing it to turn […]