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Cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on the skin, which are usually not dangerous but painful and uncomfortable. Depending on the type of cyst, there are different treatments available through the method prescribed by your doctor.

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Method 1 of 4: Treat Facial Cysts

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   Determine if medical intervention is needed. A facial cyst, often referred to as a sebaceous cyst in medicine, can be uncomfortable and unsightly but does not necessarily require medical treatment. If the cyst is not painful it is best to leave it on, as if you try to remove it it can cause complications. However, you should see a doctor if you experience one of the following:
   • Facial cysts are usually small in size, and are round masses located just below the skin. They can be black, red or yellow and occasionally leak foul smelling substances. Cysts often cause more pain than other skin conditions, such as boils.
   • When a follicle ruptures potentially dangerous due to a purulent infection, a quick way to squeeze it out is required.
   • The cyst may be infected when it suddenly becomes painful and swollen. If so, you should see your doctor to remove the cyst and be prescribed the correct antibiotic.
   • Very rarely, a cyst can lead to skin cancer. During an annual check-up, you should ask your doctor to check the cysts in case it causes skin cancer.

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   Ask your doctor for an injection. If the tumor becomes infected or painful, the doctor may inject medication directly into the cyst, although this won't completely remove the cyst, redness and swelling will be reduced. After injection the capsule will fade and become hard to see.

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   Squeeze the liquid out of the capsule. If a follicle grows abnormally or causes uncomfortable pain, you should see your doctor for treatment. The doctor will open the lump and remove the fluid inside.
   • The doctor will cut a small cut into the cyst and gently suck the accumulated fluid, this procedure is fast and rarely painful.
   • The biggest disadvantage of this method is that the cyst often recurs after surgery and draining all the fluid.

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   Consult about surgery. Surgery is the only way to completely remove a cyst, so consult with your doctor about the possibility of surgery if you want a complete removal.
   • Cyst removal surgery is just a minor surgery. The surgery is not long and the recovery is very quick, but you must follow-up visit to remove the sutures if you have one.
   • Surgery is very safe and can almost prevent the follicle from coming back. However, the cyst usually does not pose a medical risk, so you cannot use insurance to cover the cost of surgery.
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Method 2 of 4: Treatment of Nang Baker

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   Apply the R.I.C.E. method. A baker cyst is a sac filled with fluid and forms a bulge at the end of the knee joint. This cyst is caused by a pre-existing knee injury or chronic illnesses such as arthritis. Apply the R.I.C.E. method. to care for the knee joint.
   • R.I.C.E. is an acronym in the English language that means resting your feet, freezing your knees, squeezing your knees, and lifting your legs when possible.
   • Keep your feet higher than your body while resting. Absolutely never place an ice pack on your feet, but wrap the ice pack with a cloth or towel before applying it.
   • When wrapping your feet, buy a bandage from the pharmacy and follow the directions on the package. If you have a medical condition that may increase your risk of blood clots, you should consult your doctor before deciding to get a leg bundle.
   • The R.I.C.E. method can treat pain under the knee joint, which is the original cause of the cyst, from which the size of the cyst gradually decreases and no longer causes pain.
   • Take pain relievers without a prescription. While you are resting, you can take medicines like ibuprofen, acetaminophen (Tylenol) or aspirin to relieve the pain.

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   Ask your doctor to drain the cystic discharge. To remove a cyst, the doctor must first suck the liquid out of it. If after using the method R.I.C.E. If the cyst still does not go away, you should seek medical treatment with a doctor.
   • The doctor removes fluid from the knee with a needle. Many people feel very anxious about having this procedure, although it really doesn't hurt. So if you are afraid of needles, you should go with a friend or relative for more peace of mind.
   • Once the fluid has been removed, the baker cyst disappears, but it is likely that it will return in the future. Tell your doctor about other health signs that could be the cause of the cyst.

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   Join physical therapy. After removing the fluid from the follicle, your doctor will probably ask you to do physical therapy regularly. Under the guidance of a physical therapist, you can practice gentle movements to gradually restore the knee joint. In addition, this restorative remedy also helps to solve problems that could have been the cause of the cyst earlier. You should ask your doctor to refer a physical therapist to continue treatment after extracting the follicle fluid. advertisement

Method 3 of 4: Ovarian Cyst Treatment

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   Watch and wait. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that appear on the surface of the ovaries. It is worth mentioning that ovarian cysts are difficult to treat, the best solution is to watch and wait after a preliminary diagnosis.
   • Some ovarian cysts go away on their own. So your doctor will probably let you wait and follow-up a few months later.
   • The doctor must regularly monitor the tumor to monitor its change in size, and at some point the doctor must intervene.

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   Ask for birth control pills. Usually in the first stage you will be prescribed birth control pills to reduce the cysts. You can therefore talk to your doctor about hormonal birth control pills.
   • Hormonal birth control pills reduce the size of existing follicles, while also preventing new ones from growing. Especially when you take it for a long time, it will lower your risk of developing ovarian cancer.
   • Birth control pills are very diverse in terms of dosage form and dosage. Some still cause you to have regular monthly periods, while others increase your menstrual cycle. Some are fortified with iron and others are not. So really you should consult your doctor to know what you should choose to suit daily living habits, general health condition and medical history.
   • Some women experience side effects such as breast tenderness, mood swings, or vaginal bleeding between periods when they first take hormonal birth control pills. However, the side effects usually subside after a few months.

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   Consider the possibility of surgery. Ovarian cysts are painful and even dangerous if they continue to grow. If the disease does not go away on its own, surgery may be recommended.
   • As the follicles continue to grow after two or three menstrual cycles, you may be offered surgery if the disease progresses too quickly. Larger cysts often cause pain and disrupt the menstrual cycle.
   • In some surgeries, the entire ovary may have to be removed if infected. But in most cases the doctor can remove the cyst without affecting the ovaries. It is very rare for ovarian cysts to cause cancer, but if this is the case, then your doctor will completely remove the ovaries.

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   Regularly visit the pelvic area. The best treatment for ovarian cyst disease is to prevent it. Therefore, you should have regular gynecological examination and pay attention to abnormalities in the menstrual cycle. The earlier an ovarian cyst is found, the easier it is to treat, and a routine pelvic exam can detect abnormalities that could be caused by the ovarian follicle. advertisement

Method 4 of 4: Hair Cyst Treatment

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   Removes the hair follicles that cause the cyst. A hair cyst is a disease that occurs around the buttocks or in the lower back. When touching the tumor, there is a feeling of tightness, warmth, and producing pus or other secretions. To prevent a hair cyst from growing, keep the area around it clean and dry. Hair cysts are often caused by growing hairs that are trapped beneath the surface of the skin. Therefore, you must remove all the hairs near the cyst to prevent them from growing under the skin.

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   Examination of the follicle. Since hair cysts have the potential to lead to a serious infection, make sure to check with your doctor. See your doctor when you notice a growing hair cyst.
   • The doctor just observed and examined the outside very quickly. They will also ask you if you have a discharge, if the pain has occurred, or how long the condition has lasted.
   • Your doctor may also ask you about other symptoms, if any. If the tumor already has a red rash or is causing a fever, the doctor may recommend removal, but if there is no problem, intervention is not necessary.

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   Extract liquid from the cyst. The method of removing the cyst with the least amount of penetration is to extract and remove the liquid. Your doctor will cut a small hole in the follicle and drain any fluid inside, then fill it with gauze. In addition, you are prescribed antibiotics to avoid infection.

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   Recommend surgery. Occasionally a cyst can return after aspirating the fluid, so your doctor will likely recommend surgery. Surgery is quick, but the recovery time can be long and you must clean the open wound regularly. advertisement

Warning

• Do not try to remove fluid from the cyst yourself, as this can cause scarring or infection.
• Have your doctor check for newly formed cysts during regular exams. Cysts are rarely a sign of serious illnesses like cancer.