Warm sitz baths 3–4 times daily
Apply warm compresses to the area
Keep the area clean and dry
Avoid squeezing, popping, or draining it yourself
Use over-the-counter pain relievers if needed
Wear loose, breathable underwear
Avoid sex if it causes pain or irritation
See a clinician if it is painful, large, recurrent, or does not improve
Get medical drainage if it becomes an abscess
Ask about Word catheter placement after drainage
Ask about marsupialization for recurrent cysts
Take prescribed antibiotics only if infection is present or advised by a clinician
Seek urgent care if you have fever, spreading redness, severe pain, or trouble walking or sitting