Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Dermoid cystUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewThe most common location for a dermoid cyst is the outer part of the eye socket near the end of an eyebrow. SymptomsDermoid cysts are smooth, rubbery, and nontender. A ruptured cyst can inflame the skin and result in an infection. TreatmentsTo avoid complications, dermoid cysts are usually surgically removed. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use