This image is a thumbnail from a video by dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee, more famously known as Dr. Pimple Popper.
The image displays a patient with a large, inflamed epidermoid cyst or abscess on their chin/jawline.
Key Features of the Lesion:
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Inflammation: The significant redness surrounding the lesion indicates a strong inflammatory response, suggesting it may be infected or irritated.
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Pus Formation: The yellowish-white center, known as a "punctum" or "head," is where pus and keratinous material have collected close to the surface.
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Type of Lesion: This could be:
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An inflamed epidermoid cyst: A non-cancerous growth commonly found on the skin, which can become red and painful if it ruptures or gets infected.
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A skin abscess or boil (furuncle): A painful, pus-filled bump resulting from a bacterial infection deep in a hair follicle or oil gland.
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Severe nodulocystic acne: A severe form of acne characterized by large, painful, inflammatory cysts.
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The image captures the moment before a medical procedure, likely an incision and drainage (I&D), where the lesion will be lanced to release the built-up material inside.
Disclaimer: Conditions like this require professional medical attention. Attempting to drain them at home can lead to severe infection, deeper tissue damage, and significant scarring.