Medicare may cover the removal of sebaceous cysts, also known as epidermal, keratin, or epithelial cysts, if a healthcare professional deems the procedure medically necessary. Sebaceous cysts are ...

Hanna, from Ontario, Canada, said: "Sebaceous cysts are encapsulated by a sac that contains keratin and sebum. When someone attempts to pop a cyst, they may temporarily drain its contents ...

These cysts are like small sacks under the surface of the skin that are filled with keratin or oil. They form around a ...