Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Ingrown hair cysts can usually be treated at home. Taking steps like stopping shaving, keeping the area clean, and applying over-the-counter medications will ...

Sebaceous glands make oil for your skin and hair. These cysts most commonly occur on your face, neck, or torso, and are often the result of damage to sebaceous glands. Read more about sebaceous cysts.

If a cyst’s appearance raises concerns—especially if the woman has elevated CA 125 levels—she will likely be referred to a gynecologic oncologist for specialized evaluation and treatment.

Skin cysts, or sebaceous cysts, are fluid-filled lumps on the skin. In this article, learn about removal, causes, treatment options, and associated complications.

Several skin conditions cause lumps and bumps to appear. This article covers some of the most common ones including causes and effective treatment options.

Cysts are fairly common and can occur anywhere on the body, including the scrotum. Scrotal cysts are typically either epididymal or sebaceous cysts.

Question: I had a sebaceous cyst removed from my chest a few years ago when it got infected, and I notice another one has developed on the back of my thigh. It is different looking though, as it ...

Skin cysts are small, painless bumps under the skin that can become infected. Learn the do's and don'ts of treating this common skin problem.

Medicare covers the removal of benign skin lesions including sebaceous cysts if medically necessary. Learn the criteria for medically necessary removal.

The sebaceous glands in your vulva can become blocked and form cysts. These are known as sebaceous cysts and cause firm, yellowish-white bumps on your vulva.

What to Do If You Get Diagnosed with an Ovarian Cyst© Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Olga Pankova—Getty Images, Tess Trunk—Getty Images) ...