Skin cysts, or sebaceous cysts, are slightly hardened, fluid-filled bumps under the skin. When a person feels them, they are moveable. They often affect the face, neck, and torso. The term “sebaceous ...

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.

Q: I have been plagued with sebaceous cysts most of my adult life. It's the worst when summer comes and I want to spend more time at the beach. But with those awful cysts on my back, I'm always ...