While petting the dog, a small lump suddenly becomes noticeable under the skin. Many owners initially think of an insect bite, a wart, or a harmless sign of aging. However, it could actually be a ...

In a large cohort study, patients with low-risk pancreatic cystic lesions had a pancreatic cancer incidence of 1.89 per 1000 person-years — 14 times higher than the general population. Many diagnoses ...

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 ...

Spinal epidural abscess is an infection in the epidural space. Patients typically present with localized back or neck pain (or both) that is accompanied by fever or neurologic symptoms. Magnetic ...

They say that the journey is more important than the destination—but I'd argue that packing for said journey is the most important part of all. I've been a travel editor for nearly a decade, bopping ...

Ever touched your face and felt a bump that made you wonder what it really is? Not all skin bumps are the same. Some go away in days. Others stick around for weeks or longer. Knowing the difference ...

Rochelle Collins, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician and assistant clinical professor of family medicine at Quinnipiac University. Discharge from your belly button might be a sign of ...

The last time I packed for a trip was for a three-day vacation in Connecticut. Wanting my luggage to be as lightweight as possible, I crammed everything—winter clothes, a book, a bag of toiletries, my ...

In the age of filters and air brushing, it can be difficult to remember what real skin actually looks like, especially up close. So if you’ve ever noticed a cluster of tiny, tan or brownish dots on ...

A pilar cyst, sometimes called a trichilemmal cyst, forms when a hair follicle gets clogged. They can happen anywhere on your body but are most common on the scalp. Pilar cysts can be irritating but ...

A nevus sebaceous is a mole patch that is salmon or yellow-colored and most often appears on your scalp, neck, and face. They are less common on your arms, legs, and trunk. Sebaceous nevi usually ...

“This blog can help you figure out if your symptoms are from a pilonidal cyst or something else. It talks about the indicators, how to diagnose the problem, and the treatment choices that are ...