Find Out What Kind of Cyst is being Excised.. Pilar or Epidermoid?

A Pilar Cyst* looks identical on examination to the more common epidermoid cyst, except that 90% of them occur on the scalp. They tend to be more mobile and firmer than epidermoid cysts, and are derived from a different part of the hair follicle/skin. The internal content tend to be more “homogenous”/ smooth (looks different under the microscope), but it is also a benign growth. It is not uncommon to have multiple pilar cysts on the scalp and to have other family members to have these cysts (tend to run in families). Treatment is for cosmetic reasons usually (people don’t like the appearance of them), and excision with removal of the cyst and it’s contents is curative. However, this is not a pilar cyst, but an epidermoid cyst, and this was confirmed with microscopic pathology. It's still a benign growth, but this is why the wall of the cyst is thinner and more friable. * aka a trichilemmal cyst, an isthmus-catagen cyst, or a “wen” Thank you so much for watching! Subscribe to my Dermatology educational channel, Dr Pimple Popper University! Link is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvaD01Jb_ruxsAcVqVmTHzQ To buy your own Official Dr. Pimple Popper Comedone Extractor, click here: https://www.drpimplepopper.com/product/extractor/ ‎ For more content, exclusive content, and of course to get more Dr. Pimple Popper schwag, visit us at www.drpimplepopper.com! Instagram: @DrPimplePopper for 24/7 pops @DrSandraLee for my work, my life, my pops Facebook: facebook.com/DrSandraLeeDermatology Twitter: @SandraLeeMD Snapchat: drpimplepopper Periscope: Dr. Sandra Lee You can watch my TV appearances here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOixDRVQAsKe4STSuWU8U0Q This video may contain dermatologic surgical and/or procedural content. The content seen in this video is provided only for medical education purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Comments

1. does anyone else imagine that she is eating the contents when she takes the tweezers away?
2. This is so gross but I have to thank you for putting it up. I have a cyst half that size on the back of my skull, as well as another two. They've been there for years, and I need to have them removed at some point. I want to know what it looks like when I get it taken care of.
3. how do u proceed before cutting ?
4. omfg i know that i'm very bad with the site if blood BUT SHE HAS A FUCKING HOLE IN HER HEAD OML IM GOING TO BE SICK
5. this video was one of your best! Deeply satisfying
6. dr lee that'sfreaaking disgusting
7. haha I'm watching Survivor right now!
8. now that is just nasty
9. w h y a m I h e r e
10. how do we contact you through email because I really want mines off but can't find a good doctor in my area and I really admire your work..
11. My friend has something that looks exactly like this and is terrified of getting it removed. She is young, and it's grown a lot, wish she would see you Sandra ( we are local)
12. Where is Dr. Lee's practice located ? Anyone know ?
13. I don't understand why this doctor doesn't make a clean cut. Every cyst is ruptured.
14. wtf. she is taking her brain out
15. Dr. Lee- it is much better when u squeeze out the cyst material rather than pull it out with a hemostasis. or whatever! But I do Love your videos, so keep them coming!!!
16. can I ask something I have brother he has an operation last year of his cyst on his scalp and his side in his stomach itsbonly in the skin and then now he can feel numbness all over his half body can anybody know what's going on pleas😐😐😐😐
17. O my Jesus 😬
18. Dr. Lee, do you ever pop cyst on the tail bone? I forgot the medical term.
19. looking for the brain
20. !?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? how do people get this!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!