An epidermoid cyst is a lump under the skin. Epidermoid cysts usually do not require treatment, unless a person wants to have them removed due to cosmetic reasons, or if the cyst becomes infected.

Epidermoid cysts are small, noncancerous lumps that develop under the skin. They are typically painless and do not lead to complications. Epidermoid cysts are often found on the head, neck, back, or ...

Cysts are lumps that can affect the earlobe when skin cells form in the innermost layer of the skin instead of shedding. These are epidermoid cysts. In rare cases, they can become cancerous. Earlobe ...

A 77-year-old Caucasian man presents with an epidermoid cyst on his scalp, in the left parietal area. He tells you he has had the cyst for many years and it always seemed to remain the same. He is ...

What causes an inclusion cyst to come to a head and rupture, and what effect does this have?—JUDIE HARTLEY, CRNP, BSN, Warren, Ohio An epidermal inclusion cyst or epidermoid cyst is lined with ...