Options For Treating A Sebaceous Cyst

Sebaceous Cyst Drainage

Sebaceous cyst drainage can happen through natural measures or medical intervention. Sometimes a cyst will rupture, and drainage will occur. If this happens, individuals must ensure they take care of the wound properly to prevent infection. Other times, a doctor may need to drain the sebaceous cyst by making a small cut and pushing out the cyst's contents. The doctor will also clean the area using an antiseptic solution to help reduce the chance of infection. This can be necessary if the cyst ruptures. However, this method of getting rid of sebaceous cysts may result in the cyst coming back because the sac was not removed.

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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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