I got a cortisone shot on a pea sized cyst 2 weeks ago and at first it shrunk completely and went totally flat then the next week a smaller pencil tip sized bump came in. It’s much smaller than the first bump and not nearly as red but I still want it gone and was wondering a second shot could do it? Thanks
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Answer: Intralesional Steroid Injection Of Larger Cysts Often Require More Than One Treatment Session
If your cysts are independent of previous piercings, then I would say you can proceed with ear piercing. I wouldn't recommend getting a piercing at the exact point of a cyst. If you have a history of keloiding (producing large scars) at the sites of previous piercings, you can still get your...
Hello, In my experience, when removing cysts, surgical removal may be the best option. When surgically removing cysts, the entire cyst wall is removed making reoccurrence less likely. Waiting for the cyst to not be inflamed, can decrease the chance of infection. For cysts in the skin, a...
At least from the photo, the bump appears reddish, which suggests an inflammatory process. If so, an intralesional injection of a corticosteroid in the appropriate amount and concentration would be the way to go. Surgery, especially in areas of tension, such as the nose, is likely to leave a...
