Do not try to drain a cyst yourself
Keep the area clean and dry
Apply a warm compress for 10 to 15 minutes, several times a day
Do not squeeze, puncture, cut, or pop it
Cover it with a clean bandage if it is rubbing or draining on its own
Wash your hands before and after touching the area
See a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and treatment
Seek urgent care if there is increasing pain, redness, swelling, fever, foul-smelling drainage, or rapid growth