I had a cyst before when I was around 5 years old and had to get surgery and it left an ugly scar, so are there any medications or anything that I can take to get rid of it?
2006-11-24 18:57:13 · 8 answers · asked by ZaKk 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
If you dont know how, then dont answer the question...
2006-11-24 19:01:28 · update #1
I think I might have to get surgery... but its to darn expensive
2006-11-24 19:03:04 · update #2
it is more likely to scar if you try to get rid of it yourself.
have a doctor perform the excision and stitching. then use "Mederma"
it is an anti-scar ointment you can get at any drug store. it really works!
2006-11-24 18:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by annc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have suffered through several Pilonidal Cysts in my life. I got my first when I was about 23 and my most recent when I was 36. Over the course of those 13 years I have had recurring flare ups. The worst was the most recent and the one I had 7 years ago. Surgery is not always the best option because it is very difficult to perform and not have it recur. I have found that the drain hole never really fully closes on mine. So it flares up a bit and then it drains. The problem comes when it doesn't drain periodically. Then the drain gets to fully heal and close. I have never been to a Dr for any of them. I just prepare for a rough week. I take lots of asprin (ibuprofen is great but sadly I developed an allergy to it when I was 33) Take lots of hot bubble baths. Use antibactirial soap for the bubbles. The hot water helps bring it to a head to get it to burst. Once it bursts it will drain for a couple days and then you will be fine. Make sure you keep that area very clean and dry to help keep them from coming back. Good Luck and I feel your pain. If it gets too bad just go to the Dr and get it lanced. Don't shell out big bucks for a surgery that may not last.
2016-03-12 23:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope -- surgery is the answer. I got a cyst on my finger from mosquito bites; the venom weakened the bursa at one joint and the fluid formed a cyst. It was necessary to open things up and cauterize the bursal extension to fix things. It healed up nicely; there is a small scar, but it is noticeable only if you look for it.
2006-11-24 19:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
warm water soaks or epson salt soaks with warm water
3 times a day or so
dont cut your nails to close
2006-11-24 19:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by RENO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hit it really hard to bust the sac. but it will probably come back eventually. surgery is the only permanent way.
2006-11-24 19:01:37 · answer #5 · answered by kirsten j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had one from computer mouse irritation....almost had it cut out but didn't, then it went away on it's own.....i had to get a bigger mouse.
2006-11-24 20:23:14 · answer #6 · answered by Sizzle Pizzle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know eat it? and thenm put some crab in it to make it taste good.
2006-11-24 18:59:32 · answer #7 · answered by sally b 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
DIP IN WARM SALTY WATER, THEN NIBBLE ON IT....
2006-11-24 19:34:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋