CYST REMOVAL:

Cysts are sacs that form in the skin or anywhere in the body. They’re filled with fluid, air, or other material.

There are many different types of cysts. Causes include:

• Blockages in ducts

• Swollen hair follicles

• Infection

Cysts are typically harmless and don’t always require treatment. They should, however, be diagnosed by a doctor.

Continue reading to learn when a cyst should be removed, hoe they’re typically removed and why you should have a doctor perform the procedure.

Your doctor may recommend other treatment depending on the type and location of the cyst. When a cyst must be removed, here are some methods your doctor may use:

 Drainage

 Fine-needle aspiration

 Surgery

 Laparoscopy

Home treatment aftercare:

1. Keep the wound covered with a dry bandage. There may be some drainage for a few days, so change the bandages as advised.

2. Of oral antibiotics were prescribed, take them until you finish them all, even if your wound looks healed.

3. Use antibiotic cream or ointments as advised.

4. Take over the counter (OTC) pain relievers or pain medications as prescribed.

5. Healing time depends on the type of cyst and how it was removed.

Risks of trying to remove a cyst at home:

1. If it’s not a cyst, you could be making the situation worse.

2. Popping, squeezing, or bursting a cyst with a sharp object can lead to infection and permanent scaring.

3. If the cyst is already infected, you risk spreading it further.

4. If you don’t remove the whole cyst, it can become infected or eventually grow back.

For these reasons, you should not attempt to remove a cyst on your own.