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Should you squeeze out a sebaceous cyst?
You should not attempt to squeeze out a sebaceous cyst on your own as this can cause trauma to the cyst, and increase the chance of infection and scarring. If there is any pain or discharge, you need to consult a dermatologist.
How can I get rid of a cyst at home?
You can use warm sterile water and apply it on a compress to the sebaceous cyst. It is important not to use boiling hot water to avoid burning the skin. Leave the warm compress on the affected area and apply an over the counter antibiotic ointment and benzoyl peroxide ointment twice a day. Repeat the warm compresses several times during the day as needed.
Can I stick a needle in a sebaceous cyst?
Some patients attempt to sterilize a needle and puncture the cyst. However, it is likely that you will be unable to remove all of the cyst contents and the cyst wall and will have irritated the area and make it more prone to infection.
How do you remove a sebaceous cyst at home?
It is not advised to remove a sebaceous cyst at home since this can lead to scarring and infection. It would be almost impossible to remove the cyst wall without special medical tools, so the cyst would be irritated and prone to infection, recurrence, and scarring.
What can happen if a cyst is left untreated?
If the cyst is left untreated and is small and not uncomfortable then it does not need to be treated. However, if the cyst is large, or in a location which is uncomfortable, painful, or cosmetically unsightly, you should consult your dermatologist for removal of the cyst.
