A Clean Pilar Cyst Pop!
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A Clean Pilar Cyst Pop!

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% of them occur on the scalp. They tend to be more mobile and firmer than epidermoid cysts, and are derived from a different part of the hair follicle/skin. The […]
A Close Encounter Hidrocystoma
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A Close Encounter Hidrocystoma

I know Pops around the eyes make some of you a little squeamish BUT this one is too good not to show you! Enjoy some sweet relief today with some Hidrocystoma goodness What is a Hidrocystoma?? Hidrocystomas are benign cyst tumors that are derived from sweat glands. They commonly affect the eyelid, are usually asymptomatic, […]
A Collared Shirt Lipoma
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A Collared Shirt Lipoma

This patient was so happy to be rid of his bump in the neck, now he can wear his collared shirts without any unwelcome guests peeking out. ✌🏼❤️💥 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 […]
A Comfy Cozy Lipoma
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A Comfy Cozy Lipoma

This lipoma was a little TOO cozy, so it was time for it to be removed! 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 […]
A Crepe Paper Pilar Cyst
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A Crepe Paper Pilar Cyst

Need some crepe paper? This cyst has quite the stash! Pilar cysts are kinda like a party – and this one brought it’s own streamers! 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% […]
A Crepe Paper Pilar Cyst
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A Crepe Paper Pilar Cyst

Need some crepe paper? This cyst has quite the stash! Pilar cysts are kinda like a party – and this one brought it’s own streamers! A pilar cyst, also known as a …