Announcements & Specials
Announcements & Specials
A cyst is a closed sac under the skin filled with fluid, keratin, or other material, often forming as a result of clogged hair follicles, trauma, or blocked oil glands. They can appear anywhere on the body and may feel like a firm, round lump beneath the skin. While most cysts are benign and painless, they can become inflamed, infected, or grow large enough to cause discomfort or cosmetic concern.
Your Darabi Dermatology provider can remove a cyst through a minor surgical procedure done in-office with local numbing, which typically involves excising the cyst wall and contents to prevent recurrence.
Lipomas are soft, benign fatty tumors that develop just beneath the skin, often appearing as painless, slow-growing lumps on the trunk, shoulders, neck, or arms. They are made up of fat cells and are usually harmless, but may be removed if they become painful, grow large, press on nearby structures, or are bothersome cosmetically.
Your Darabi Dermatology provider can remove a lipoma through a simple surgical excision performed under local anesthesia, ensuring the entire lipoma is removed to reduce the risk of recurrence.
A seborrheic keratosis is a common, benign skin growth that appears as a waxy, wart-like lesion, typically brown, tan, or black in color. These growths often develop in middle-aged and older adults and tend to increase in number with age. While they are not dangerous, seborrheic keratoses may be removed if they become irritated, catch on clothing, or cause cosmetic concern.
Your dermatology provider at Darabi Dermatology can remove them safely using methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), curettage (gentle scraping), electrosurgery (burning), or laser treatment, depending on the size, location, and patient preference.