Do not squeeze, pop, or cut it
Keep the area clean with mild soap and water
Apply a warm compress for 10 to 15 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day
Avoid rubbing, picking, or irritating the cyst
Cover it with a clean bandage if it drains
Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed and if safe for you
Watch for redness, swelling, warmth, pus, fever, or increasing pain
See a doctor if it grows, becomes painful, gets infected, or does not improve
Seek urgent care if it is on the face, near the eye, genitals, or spine