Though the cyst isn't technically infected, Lee said she refers to ruptured cysts this way because it's the easiest way to explain to patients what's happened. "When an epidermoid cyst ruptures ...

A cyst is under the skin and is usually painless but can resemble a boil if it ruptures or becomes infected. Cysts and boils may be easily confused with each other. However, they differ in various ...

Once it got large, her doctors advised her to remove it as soon as possible, since it could leak or get infected. Here’s what you need to know about the type of cyst Williams had. The most ...