A ganglion cyst is a noncancerous lump filled with a jelly-like fluid. Most are harmless but can be uncomfortable, particularly on the foot. They often disappear on their own, but pain relief, a ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a marble-sized ganglion cyst on the top/side of my foot, right in front of my ankle bone. It’s not painful in and of itself, but if I put pressure on it, like sitting on the ...

Picture this: You’re blissfully clocking your miles on a Saturday morning until you feel a small but growing pressure on top of your foot. It’s slight, so you ignore it, but over time that discomfort ...

Q: I have sebaceous cysts on my chest and back. A surgeon indicated that the cysts could be surgically removed, but that the procedure would leave a scar. I asked whether the procedure could be ...