How to Treat a Stubborn Cyst?

Cysts are not dangerouns but can be quite a nuisance. While steroid injections can temporarily quiet them down, they do not address the underlying the issue- that there is a sac under the skin that enlarges when it is filled with contents. THe only way to truly remove it is to excise it. This should be done when the cyst is not red or inflamed with any signs of infection. If done when the cyst is at its smallest, an excision can often be achieved with a minimal scar. more

I treat countless cysts and the key thing is to inject properly - the right depth, concentration etc. Injections often work (especially for inflamed/red cysts), but not always. I'd wait perhaps 3 months, and then have your dermatologist or plastic surgeon excise it if still unresolved. There may be a small scar, but better than a permanent cyst. Also, the bigger the cyst gets, the bigger the scar will be.

Leave it alone for 6 months or so, see a plastic surgeon and consider having it excised. A cyst has a lining that if not removed will lead to recurrence.