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Podcast: Skinfluence with Dr. Dustin Portela
Episode: Episode 33: Lumps, Bumps & Pops — Cysts, Lipomas, Milia and What's Actually Going On
Description: From viral pimple popping videos to mysterious bumps that show up out of nowhere, this episode breaks down the most common lumps and bumps people find on their skin. Dr. Dustin Portela and PA Austin Lee walk through what these growths actually are, where they come from, and when they are completely harmless versus when they need medical attention. They cover epidermal cysts, pilar cysts, lipomas, dermatofibromas, milia, and sebaceous hyperplasia, explaining how each one forms, why some smell worse than others, and why squeezing them at home often makes things much worse. You will hear real...