A Pilar Cyst, aka a trichilemmal cyst, an isthmus-catagen cyst, or a “wen”, looks identical on examination to the more common epidermoid cyst, except that 90% …
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, […]
This lovely patient comes in for body exams, and I noticed this bump on her scalp that has been there for a few years. Sometimes, it caused her pain, but most of the time it didn’t seem to do much. We excised it and filmed the procedure, with the though that this was a pilar […]
We’re introducing this sweet Father-Daughter duo today! This is a heartwarming story of a father with a severe case of Rhinophyma who came in to be treated in time for his daughter’s wedding. Stay tuned to see their Happily Ever After… Rhinophyma is a part of rosacea (a common skin condition, especially among people of […]
Sometimes we get a pilar cyst that plays with our minds… This little friend came out looking like a delicious snack. We’ll let you decided : Pilar Cyst or Corn Nut?
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 …