Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Boils are painful, pus-filled, and are caused by infections like Staphylococcus aureus.Cysts are painless, non-infectious growths filled with keratin or other ...

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From time to time, we all experience lumps and bumps around our genitals. That’s just a given. And because it’s so common, it’s hard to know when it’s time for a trip to the doctors and when ...

Although the idea of parasites reaching the brain may sound frightening, neurocysticercosis is neither mysterious nor untreatable.

Vaginal cysts are common, affecting an estimated 1 in 200 women at some point in their lives. While most vaginal cysts are painless and harmless, some types are more prone to infection and can become ...

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 ...

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form inside or on the surface of an ovary. Some types of ovarian cysts — like those that form during a menstrual cycle — are common while others are less so.

Rochelle Collins, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician and assistant clinical professor of family medicine at Quinnipiac University. Discharge from your belly button might be a sign of ...