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.

Q: I had mild acne for years and have been taking care of it myself since I was a teenager. Now I've been told I have sebaceous cysts, which are much worse. Would you please explain what sebaceous ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MDMedically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Hard bumps on your face that won't pop ...

Q: I am 19 years old and four years ago had surgery to remove a sebaceous cyst. Since then I've had numerous cysts that come and go. They're particularly embarrassing since they occur on my ear lobes ...

Ever notice tiny dots on your nose or cheeks that seem to be blackheads, but when you look closer (or give them a squeeze), you realize they're not really filled with much? Meet sebaceous ...

Freckles and sebaceous filaments can both look like brown or dark spots on your skin, but they have very different causes and characteristics. Your skin can develop a variety of lumps, bumps, and ...

In the age of filters and air brushing, it can be difficult to remember what real skin actually looks like, especially up close. So if you’ve ever noticed a cluster of tiny, tan or brownish dots on ...