A Pain in the Neck Lipoma
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A Pain in the Neck Lipoma

ERGGH! Join me as I work to squeeze this ‘pain in the neck’ lipoma out one piece at a time! 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 […]
Cheers to a Pilar Cyst
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Cheers to a Pilar Cyst

Cheers to a long weekend and a nice pilar cyst with a really great sac removal! Watch until the end to see it 🎉 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 […]
Dr. Pimple Popper Acne Stories: Extractions & Acne
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Dr. Pimple Popper Acne Stories: Extractions & Acne

We are continuing our Acne Stories! This is a sweet patient who saw me for multiple sessions and some great extractions along the way. Show some support for this brave patient and help normalize the occurrence of acne! A whitehead or a closed comedo (single for comedone), unlike a blackhead, is a completely blocked pore. […]
Two Little Beans in the Scalp
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Two Little Beans in the Scalp

A scalp with a couple of pilar cyst has joined the pop party! 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 […]
Super Slippery Steatocystomas
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Super Slippery Steatocystomas

These ‘seattle-tacomas’ were super slippery but I think I managed to squeeze them all out! Steatocystoma multiplex is a condition where multiple slow-growing cysts appear, usually during puberty, on the body. They occur most commonly on the chest, armpits, and neck. These can get quite large in size, but are often not very raised and […]
The “Hi Mom!” Epidermoid Cyst
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The “Hi Mom!” Epidermoid Cyst

This patient finally decided to get rid of his cyst and gave some shoutouts to his favorite people! 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 […]
An Egg-cellent Cheek Lipoma
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An Egg-cellent Cheek Lipoma

This cheek lipoma was quite egg-cellent if I do say so myself 😂🍳 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 […]