An epidermoid cyst (Epidermal Inclusion cyst, Infundibular cyst), is a benign growth commonly found in the skin and typically appears on the face, neck or trunk, …
A blackhead is also called an open comedo (single for comedone), and it is a clogged pore in the skin that is open to the air. Keratin (skin protein) and sebum (oil) combine to block the pore. They are often found on the face and trunk. but they can be found anywhere on the body. […]
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, […]
Case #1: Shave Removal of Verruca Case #2: Milia & Verruca & Blackhead A blackhead is also called an open comedo (single for comedone), and it is a clogged pore in the skin that is open to the air. Keratin (skin protein) and sebum (oil) combine to block the pore. They are often found on […]
This young woman had the cyst squeezed before, and it slowly began to grow back. Hopefully this punch biopsy removal of this cyst will not lead to reccurence. It looks as though I removed the entire cyst including its wall. Fingers crossed! Thank you for watching! An epidermoid cyst (Epidermal Inclusion cyst, Infundibular cyst), is […]
I didn’t tell you guys that he let me do some more blackhead extractions during our last visit a few weeks ago! Many of you know “Pops” and if you don’t follow his story on my YouTube channel! He has many large blackheads and whiteheads, especially around his nose. Here, I try to extract as […]