A Pilonidal Sinus Disease is a cyst or an abscess that is most frequently located in the cleft at the top of the buttocks, although it can also occur in some rare cases in the bellybutton, armpit and genital area. A Pilonidal cyst (Latin for pilus=skin, nidus=nest) occurs because of the accumulation of dead skin […]

Most people tend to be distressed upon finding unusual growth anywhere in the body, particularly a lump. Lipomas are fatty lumps that grow under the skin. A true lipoma is benign, that means it does not spread and is not life threatening. A true lipoma will not turn into a cancerous tumor. Benign tumors or […]

A goiter is an abnormally enlarged thyroid gland. The treatment of goiter depends on what causes it, what size it is and what other symptoms the patient might have. Initial treatment Usually, goiters are found during the physical examination. Blood test and ultrasound thyroid scan may be prescribed by your doctor to form a diagnosis. […]

Lipomas are usually benign. However, they are not going to disappear by themselves and will only grow if they are not taken out. Over time, a lipoma can get bigger and it may press on adjacent nerves and structures, causing pain and discomfort. Other than that being the reason to get the lipomas removal, a […]

Sebaceous cysts are a common name for a small and painless lump under the skin, and they affect the sebaceous glands which are the oil glands in our skin. They usually form on the face, upper chest, and upper back, but can also be found on other locations on the body. They appear when the […]

Cysts are, as we know, mostly harmless to the overall health and are usually found on the head, shoulders, neck, chest, and back. Even though they do not hurt, they can get quite uncomfortable and irritating if they grow, and especially if there is no visible head from which you can drain it on your […]

A lump on your neck is also known as the neck mass, and it can range from large to very small in size. Most of them are, thankfully, not dangerous to your overall health, meaning they are noncancerous, or benign if you will, however, they can be a sign of a more serious condition, for […]

Lipomas and cysts have a similar appearance and can, in fact, be mistaken one for another, but they are two completely different things. Generally speaking, neither lipoma nor cyst presents a serious threat to the overall health of an individual, however, they should always be checked by a medical professional to determine if there are […]

You look in the mirror and you notice something is not quite right with your forehead. You feel around a little bit and notice a lump formed on the hardest part of your skull. But what is it and what caused it? As with everything, there are several possible causes for the formation of the […]

Sebaceous cysts are non-cancerous, small growths on the skin that are usually painless, but do cause redness and irritation of the skin that surrounds them. They are formed when there is a blockage or damage to the ducts of sebaceous glands, and they are comprised of a sac which secretes keratin. They most usually occur […]