WebMD: What Is a Pilar Cyst (Trichilemmal Cyst ) on the Scalp? A pilar cyst, sometimes called a trichilemmal cyst, forms when a hair follicle gets clogged. They can happen anywhere on your body but are most common on the scalp.

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Pilar cysts can be irritating but ... A 77-year-old Caucasian man presents with an epidermoid cyst on his scalp, in the left parietal area. He tells you he has had the cyst for many years and it always seemed to remain the same. He is ...

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