Cysts, abscesses and lipomas all have one common feature: they cause a lump or bump on the skin. All three are very common and I literally remove a hundred or more lipomas and sebaceous cysts a year.

MANY women have experienced that sudden discomfort – a small, tender lump near the vaginal opening that seems to appear out of nowhere. At first, it may not hurt much, but over time it can grow, ...

From time to time, we all experience lumps and bumps around our genitals. That’s just a given. And because it’s so common, it’s hard to know when it’s time for a trip to the doctors and when ...

Bartholin's glands are located at the vaginal entrance. During sexual arousal, they secrete a lubricant which enters the vagina through a small duct from each gland. A cyst may form if the duct ...

Listen, we warned you. You can’t unsee it now! Abscesses are caused by bacteria entering into a mouth injury. The wound will swell and produce pus. But if there’s no way for the pus to drain, the ...

Skin lumps are generally not considered dangerous. If you notice changes in the color or size of the lump, you may want to have a dermatologist check for cancer. What are skin lumps? Skin lumps are ...

Having a lump or bump springing up on any part of your body can be worrying, but there's something particularly stomach-churning when it erupts on or around your vagina. It may appear to be a sinister ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways A urachal cyst is a sac of tissue and fluid between the bladder and the belly button, which can sometimes cause discomfort or symptoms if it ...