A Teeny Tiny Pilar Cyst Pop!
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A Teeny Tiny 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 […]
Acne Vulgaris and Extracting large Whiteheads – Part 1
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Acne Vulgaris and Extracting large Whiteheads – Part 1

Acne Vulgaris and Extracting large Whiteheads – Part 1 Whitehead Extractions in an Acne Patient, Part 2 Whitehead extractions & Suture Removal in Acne Patient: Part 3 This is a young man who is presently on Accutane (Isotretinoin) treatment for his cystic acne vulgaris. He asked if we could extract some of his big whiteheads […]
Surgical Repair of a Torn Earlobe
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Surgical Repair of a Torn Earlobe

This patient came to see me to see if I could repair the tear in her right earlobe, that occurred after her earring snagged and tore the lobe from the piercing. This is something we commonly see, and is simple to repair. The most important thing is to match, even every the very outer edge […]
Epidermoid Cyst Excision, Posterior Neck, and Skin Biopsy
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Epidermoid Cyst Excision, Posterior Neck, and Skin Biopsy

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, but can occur anywhere on the body. Another name used is “sebacous cyst” but this is actually an antiquated misnomer, and is not a term used by dermatologists. They […]