Medicare may cover the removal of sebaceous cysts, also known as epidermal, keratin, or epithelial cysts, if a healthcare professional deems the procedure medically necessary. Sebaceous cysts are ...

A cyst is a closed pocket of tissue that can be filled with fluid, air, pus or other material. Cysts can form in any tissue in the body and the majority are noncancerous (benign). Depending on type ...

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 ...

Skin cysts, or sebaceous cysts, are slightly hardened, fluid-filled bumps under the skin. When a person feels them, they are moveable. They often affect the face, neck, and torso. The term “sebaceous ...

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.

Cysts are fairly common and can occur anywhere on the body, including the scrotum. Scrotal cysts are typically either epididymal or sebaceous cysts. A scrotal cyst typically refers to an abnormal sac ...