Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways A urachal cyst is a sac of tissue and fluid between the bladder and the belly button, which can sometimes cause discomfort or symptoms if it ...

Ah, the belly button: It's cute to get pierced (and cute in general!) but you may want to be aware that the area is also a breeding ground for bacteria and can lead to belly button infections. “Belly ...

The Bartholin glands sit on either side of the vagina and make lubricating fluid. When these glands get blocked, fluid can back up in them and form a Bartholin cyst. Bartholin cysts are often small ...

Bartholin cysts are common fluid-filled lumps that form near the opening of your vagina. When infected, they can become abscesses, which can have more severe symptoms and require different treatments.

Thick, brown belly button discharge may happen if you haven't washed your belly button in a while. This discharge is likely caused by skin cells, sweat, dirt, fungi, and bacteria build-up and can be ...

Cysts, abscesses and lipomas all have one common feature: they cause a lump or bump on the skin. All three are very common and I literally remove a hundred or more lipomas and sebaceous cysts a year.

Ingrown hairs can cause a cyst, which is a fluid-filled lump. Home remedies and medical treatments may help manage an ingrown hair cyst. An ingrown hair occurs when the hair grows downward instead of ...