Check if there is a tiny blackhead in the center of the cyst. The cyst may also be red, inflamed, and tender. You should also note a thick yellow fluid that comes out of the cyst when you press on it. The fluid may have a foul smell.
Trying to drain the cyst at home can increase your risk of having the cyst appear again, as you will not be able to remove the sac completely. Draining the sac on your own can also increase your risk of infection and scarring in the area around the cyst.
Then, she will make a small incision in the cyst and drain the contents by “expressing” the fluid. “Expressing” means she will apply a small amount of pressure on the cyst to push the fluid out. The fluid in the cyst may appear yellow, cheesy looking, and have an unpleasant smell. Your doctor may also remove the cyst wall to prevent the cyst from appearing again. This is considered minor surgery and your doctor may need to give the area sutures once the cyst wall has been removed, depending on how big the cyst is. Removing the cyst is generally done after the acute infection has subsided, to prevent recurrence of an infected cyst.
After applying the aloe vera, rinse the area with warm water. Do this three to four times a day. You can also apply castor oil in the same manner, repeating the application three to four times a day.
Only use a small amount of bloodroot on skin with no breaks or cuts. Do not swallow any bloodroot or use it around your eyes, mouth, or genital area.
You can also soak the washcloth in chamomile tea, ½ cup water and ½ cup chamomile tea steeped for 10 minutes, and apply it to the cyst. Alternatively, you can soak the washcloth in diluted apple cider vinegar, with equal amounts of apple cider vinegar boiled in water, and apply it to the cyst.
