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Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Boils are painful, pus-filled, and are caused by infections like Staphylococcus ...

You should not try to remove a cyst on your own. Most cysts on the skin are harmless and resolve without treatment. But some cysts may require a medical diagnosis and treatment. Cysts are sacs that ...

As our small cockapoo mix dog has gotten older, all sorts of skin growths have started to appear, but the ones that have freaked me out the most are the ones that burst periodically. Our vet calls ...

Ovarian cysts are usually not painful and will go away on their own. However, if a cyst is growing or you have multiple cysts you may have symptoms and need surgery. A ruptured cyst can cause severe ...

Different types of belly button infections can cause different symptoms, but most skin infections cause redness, tenderness or pain, and swelling. You may also have pus, drainage or discharge, or skin ...