From time to time, we all experience lumps and bumps around our genitals. That’s just a given. And because it’s so common, it’s hard to know when it’s time for a trip to the doctors and when ...

Belly button infections can lead to sepsis, a life-threatening condition, if untreated. Symptoms of an infection include redness, tenderness, pain, swelling, and possible discharge. Newborns with ...

Doctors can drain a ganglion cyst with a needle and syringe. They can also surgically remove the cyst. Although surgery lowers the chance that the cyst will return, it can cause lasting pain and ...

A dermoid cyst is a sac of cells containing tissues that are usually present on the skin’s surface. They form during fetal development and grow slowly, so a person may not notice them until late ...

Vaginal cysts are common, affecting an estimated 1 in 200 women at some point in their lives. While most vaginal cysts are painless and harmless, some types are more prone to infection and can become ...

As a student at Arizona State University, Emily was a writer and editor for the Embryo Project Encyclopedia, where she researched, wrote, and published over 18 peer-reviewed encyclopedia articles. As ...