[A1]by Robert Baird, Rob : Acne is a common skin problem caused when the excess oil secretion form the sebaceous glands fail to escape through the pores of the skin and accumulate. It is also to be noted that hormonal imbalances and stress related factors may also be considere...
by Scott Gillespie, Sco : A cyst is a closed sac-like structure that is not a normal part of the tissue where it is found. Cysts are common and can occur anywhere in the body in people of any age. Cysts usually contain a gaseous, liquid, or semisolid substance. Cysts vary in ...
by Groshan Fabiola, Gro : In most of the cases treatment is not needed as the functional ovarian cyst does not cause symptoms, is not harmful and can go away by its own. In rare cases treatment is needed and the therapy focuses on helping the patient not to suffer of pelvic p...
by Mary Parker, Mar : Functional ovarian cysts in most cases are benign in nature and do not cause any trouble or even any symptoms. These cysts are generally discovered only during a "Routine Pelvic Exam". A functional cyst is basically nothing but formation on the ovary...
by Juliet Cohen, Jul : Pilonidal cyst is a cyst at the bottom of the tailbone that can become infected and filled with pus. Pilonidal disease consists of a spectrum of entities ranging from asymptomatic hair containing cysts and sinuses to a large abscess in the sacrococcy...
by Juliet Cohen, Jul : Dermoid cysts are non-cancerous tumours that may occur anywhere in the body. A dermoid cyst develops from a totipotential germ cell (a primary oocyte) that is retained within the egg sac (ovary). Dermoid cysts may occur at any age but the prime age o...
by Juliet Cohen, Jul : A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac under the skin filled with a cheese-like or oily material. Sebum is produced by sebaceous glands of the epidermis. Sebaceous cysts most often arise from swollen hair follicles. It is filled with a thick, greasy, cream...
by peterhutch, pet : Pilonidal cysts are pockets of skin in the crease of the buttocks near the end of the tailbone (coccyx). They usually begin where ingrown hairs push into the folds of the skin, which irritates and inflames the skin. Pilonidal disease is a chronic inf...
by Charles Kassotis, Cha : In our health-conscious culture, many people do a monthly self-inspection in search of odd moles, cysts, or tumors, or anything else that seems out of place on their bodies. This generally is a good idea, because they can then let the doctor know if ...
by Robert Groleau, Rob : Copyright 2006 Robert GroleauAcne is a skin ailment that affects millions of people at some point in their life. Over ninety percent of the world?s total populace is affected by acne with a immense number of teenagers. Just like some skin disorders, ...
by Hilary Templeton, Hil : What are the complications of the cyst? Well, first and foremost if any cyst, any of these types of cysts we talked about; the benign ones can cause a problem if they get so large that they start twisting, called torsion. And, when an ovary generally...
by Groshan Fabiola, Gro : The way an ovarian cyst will be treated depends on whether the woman is on menopause or has not reached menopause yet; depends on whether the symptoms are present and how bothering are they; and depends on the type of the ovarian cyst. In pre-menopau...
by Groshan Fabiola, Gro : An ovarian cyst is a sac filled with liquid or solid material which is situated on the surface of the ovary or inside the ovary. They affect women that are in the fertile years and most of them disappear by themselves. Once a month, normally the ovar...
by Groshan Fabiola, Gro : The ovarian cyst is a sac containing liquid, solid material or both, that has attached on the surface of the ovary or has developed inside of it. The ovarian cyst is not a rare disease and seems to affect women aged from 30 to 60. Both ovaries get be...
by Mitamins Team, Mit : Women aged 30 to 50, as well as women approaching menopause, are said to have a higher incidence of breast cysts than women of other ages. Breast cysts can easily be viewed with an ultrasound, and are often visible from the outside. In order to avoid...
