Hair grows out of pores, small openings in the skin that secrete sweat and sebum (oil). An ingrown hair cyst occurs when dirt or oil blocks off a pore, causing a hair to become trapped. This leads to ...

Ingrown hair cysts can often be treated at home by stopping shaving, keeping the area clean, and using OTC medication. It's ...

Eruptive vellus hair cysts were first described in 1977 by Esterly et al in the case of 2 children with a hyperpigmented monomorphous papular eruption of several years’ duration. 1 Since then, various ...

An ovarian dermoid cyst is a benign or noncancerous cyst that develops on the ovaries. It is a fluid-filled sac that contains tissues such as teeth, skin, hair, and fat. People may also refer to them ...

From razor bumps to painful deep cysts, here’s how to identify what you’re dealing with and the science-backed solutions for smooth, clear skin Ingrown hair cysts rank among the most frustrating skin ...

A pilar cyst, sometimes called a trichilemmal cyst, forms when a hair follicle gets clogged. They can happen anywhere on your body but are most common on the scalp. Pilar cysts can be irritating but ...