Options For Treating A Sebaceous Cyst

Warm And Moist Compress

Using a warm and moist compress will help ease any discomfort the sebaceous cyst might be causing, especially if it is infected. The warm compress will also help move the fluid of the cyst to the surface, up through a hair follicle, and drain the fluid and material from inside. The contents of the sebaceous cyst, if it drains, will smell bad because it contains bacteria, so patients should not be alarmed. This method will take a little bit more time because individuals will need to continue putting warm compresses on the cyst several times a day until it drains. But this will reduce the need for the doctor having to lance or pop the sebaceous cyst. However, as with some other methods, it will increase the chance of recurrence.

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