How Do I Get Rid of a Small Cyst on my Nose?

Question

I have a nose ring that has a small cyst. An injection got rid of it but it came back. Duac seems to overdry the area after 2 days. I don't know if it's working of just drying everything around it. Can you tell me what to do?

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

Hard to tell what is going on without a photo or exam. You mention a nose ring. It is possible that you have what is called an inclusion cyst, where cells from the outer part of the skin get buried under a deeper layer of skin and cause cysts. These are usually treated by excision.

D.J. Verret, MD · Answer

I would suggest visiting with either a plastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon, or ENT physician. If the lesion is truly a cyst, excision would be the best way to completely remove it. The lesion could be other things as well and an examination by a surgeon who works in the head and neck can help to develop the best option for removal.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

You can see a dermatiologist, plastic and cosmetic surgeon or an ENT surgeon for possible excision of the cyst. Cysts, by nature, have inner linnings that allow them to recur unless completely removed.

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