Do not try to cut, squeeze, pop, or drain a cyst at home
Keep the area clean with mild soap and water
Apply a warm compress for 10 to 15 minutes, several times a day
Avoid picking, scratching, or rubbing the cyst
Cover it with a clean bandage if it is irritated or draining
Use over-the-counter pain relief if needed and safe for you
Watch for redness, swelling, warmth, pus, fever, or increasing pain
See a doctor for proper removal if the cyst is painful, growing, infected, or bothersome
Seek urgent medical care if it is on the face, genitals, spine, or near the eye, or if you have fever or rapidly worsening symptoms