Cysts and boils, while similar, differ in cause and appearance. A boil is red or discolored, swollen, and contains pus, like a pimple. A cyst is under the skin and is usually painless but can resemble ...

It often starts as a sore spot you assume is a zit, ingrown hair, or minor irritation. Then it gets worse. Sitting becomes ...

Boils and cysts both look like bumps on your skin. The main difference between a cyst and a boil is that a boil is a bacterial or fungal infection, and is more likely to be painful. A boil (furuncle) ...

If you've ever had a lipoma, chances are it freaked you out at first—it's a lump! But experts agree not to worry too much, especially if you've gotten it examined by a doctor. No one knows what causes ...

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 ...

A painful bump on or around the ear may be a boil, which occurs when a bacterial skin infection develops in a hair follicle or oil gland. Over time, pus collects in the lump. Boil sometimes go away, ...

Dr. Pimple Popper just popped a "monster" lipoma back to back with a cyst. Lipomas are usually removed with a small incision and can be popped out easily. Dr. Pimple Popper recommends this relaxing ...