Sebaceous cysts are small, movable lumps that form just under the skin, typically painless and slow-growing. They are encapsulated sacs containing sebum (skin oil) and keratin (dead skin cells and proteins). While usually harmless, sebaceous cysts can become infected, causing inflammation, tenderness, and a foul-smelling discharge. These cysts often develop from blocked sebaceous (oil) glands, […]

Interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as irritative bladder syndrome or leaky bladder syndrome, is a chronic, non-bacterial inflammatory condition of the bladder wall. It affects both the mucosal lining and deeper muscular layers, often leading to reduced bladder capacity and persistent discomfort. Unlike a typical urinary tract infection (UTI), IC does not arise from pathogenic […]