A cyst is a sac of tissue containing fluid or air that can form in many areas of the body. Cysts often do not need to be removed unless they are causing pain or other problems. There are several ...

Cystic acne is one of the most challenging and emotionally draining forms of acne. It’s deep, painful, persistent, and often resistant to the standard routines that work for milder breakouts. For many ...

I vividly remember the day I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. I was beaming from ear to ear, excited to finally become a mom. I expected the weight gain, stretch marks, swollen ankles and ...

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has a small lump on their back. You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, ...

At 32, I randomly started experiencing acne. It worsened over time, and nothing I seemed to throw at it stuck. At last, I visited a couple of trusted experts, at my wits end and almost ready to give ...

Hydrocolloid patches help heal pimples by absorbing fluid and keeping bacteria out. Hydrocolloid patches do not work on blackheads, whiteheads, or cystic acne. Some hydrocolloid patches contain ...

A California mother preparing for surgery on a gargantuan ovarian tumor found out she was pregnant - and days later gave birth to a full–term baby boy. Suze Lopez, 41, was set to have a 22–pound ...

Unfortunately, zits happen to just about everyone. In fact, acne affects more than 50 million Americans, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA). Though pesky bumps are ...

In a historic vote, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisers recommended narrowing the agency's hepatitis B immunization guidance for newborns. The result, if approved by the ...

A California woman who had a 20-lb ovarian cyst was surprised to learn that she also had a rare abdominal ectopic pregnancy and gave birth to a boy just days later.