Medicare covers sebaceous cyst removal when medically necessary. This includes cases where the cyst causes bleeding or pain, shows signs of inflammation or infection, or has recently gotten larger.

Dear Dr. Jorden: My dog is 9 years old and has started getting hard, marble-sized lumps under the skin. Some have ruptured. My vet says they are sebaceous cyst. Why have they suddenly started growing ...

Popping a sebaceous cyst at home by yourself could increase your risk for inflammation, infection, and discomfort. In short, this is a cyst your doctor is better off removing. Keep reading to find out ...