A Chestnut DPOW
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A Chestnut DPOW

This little Dilated Pore of Winer was perfect for the holiday season… we roasted this chestnut right out! *chef’s kiss* A dilated pore of winer is essentially a large, single open comedone, also known as a blackhead. Similar to a blackhead, dilated pores are completely benign. Dead skin cells at the surface of the skin […]
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 couple of whiteheads extracted
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A couple of whiteheads extracted

This sweet gentleman came in for his biannual skin exam, and as we were finishing, he mentioned that he had a white bump on his right cheek that his wife wondered if we could evaluate and possibly treat. How could I resist? Have a great weekend everyone! source