View this post on Instagram This #cyst wasnt the #somethingold she wanted for her wedding day#drpimplepopper A post shared by Sandra Lee, MD, FAAD, FAACS (@drpimplepopper) on Apr 15, 2019 at 10:24am PDT
Watch Dr. Pimple Popper Eliminate a Back Cyst Before This Woman's Wedding
In a new Instagram video published earlier this afternoon, Dr. Pimple Popper-aka dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee, MD-helps a patient deal with a pesky back cyst. As they make small talk during the procedure, the patient reveals that she's getting married soon, and-understandably-would prefer not to have a big, keratin-filled blob stealing any of the attention on her big day. Or as Dr. Lee puts it in the 'gram's caption, "This #cyst wasnt the #somethingold she wanted for her wedding day."
Watch Dr. Pimple Popper Remove a Large Back Cyst
While there isn't too much context offered in the short clip, this appears-at first glance, anyway-to be an epidermoid cyst, judging by its location, and the thick, yellow-ish discharge that Dr. Lee squeezes out.
What are epidermoid cysts?
Epidermoid cysts are typically small, round benign bumps that are plugged by a single, tiny blackhead, according to the Mayo Clinic . They're often filled with dead skin cells. and are extremely common. Epidermoid cysts often occur when protein-keratin-gets stuck under the skin and builds up, according to Healthline . (If you're in the mood for another, more dramatic example, you can check out this video that the doctor posted earlier this month.)
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How do you treat an epidermoid cyst?
Most of the time, you can just let nature take its course-they'll go away on their own if you're patient enough. But if time is of the essence (like, say, your wedding is around the corner) you can also see a professional to have it drained, although this may increase the likelihood of the cyst growing back.
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