Popping a sebaceous cyst at home by yourself could increase your risk for inflammation, infection, and discomfort. In short, this is a cyst your doctor is better off removing. Keep reading to find out ...

I had one removed from my head when I was about eight-years-old and didn't have another until two years ago. Now I have three that have come up on my head beneath my hair.

Medicare covers sebaceous cyst removal when medically necessary. This includes cases where the cyst causes bleeding or pain, shows signs of inflammation or infection, or has recently gotten larger.

In Dr. Pimple Popper's new Instagram video, she helps a patient with a pilar cyst stuck in the scalp. The dermatologist calls the cyst "cute" in the caption. Dr. Pimple Popper uses her fingers to ...