Introduction
A cyst is a permanent lump that is located under the skin and is usually harmless and almost always painless, it can usually appear around the head, neck, and back area. The surface of a cyst is usually smooth and there is usually a natural body oil, called sebum, underneath, which is causing the swelling.
The sebum is made up of layers of the impacted hair follicles and layers of accumulated skin scales.
There is usually nothing to worry about with cysts, and sometimes a doctor will prescribe medication for it if it begins to ooze or seep. Sometimes surgical procedures can be used to remove them as well, but as long as it is not infected and it does not burst, a person can usually just live with it, because it is not dangerous to a person’s health.
Natural Treatments
If the cyst is red, oozing contents, or is sore, then a person can place a warm washcloth on it several times a day. This will help to increase blood circulation in the area and quiet the angered cyst.
If a cyst ruptures, then it could cause an infection. The best thing to do in this case is to wash it with soap and water and then put a little hydrogen peroxide on it with the use of cotton and some antibacterial ointment.
It is important to also cover the ruptured cyst with a bandage or gauze so that it does not get dirty and potentially infected.
It is important to never try to remove the cyst by one’s self and perform a so-called “bathroom surgery.”
Doctors say that if a person tries to squeeze it, the contents will probably just go further into the skin, and cutting it can cause severe infection and even leave a scar, so it is best to just leave it alone if it is not oozing, infected or oozing.
The best natural cures for cysts include taking a lot of vitamins, and herbs and using hot compresses.
Dry heat can be applied to the cyst in order to shrink it.
One of the most commonly used homeopathic remedies includes Hepar sulph and calc sulph.
- These drugs are most frequently used based on guiding symptoms of individual patients. Effects of either of these remedies on its ability of removing cysts, along with amelioration of certain other hormones and hormone-related parameters of PCOS, such as follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, Estradiol, Testosterone (Free/Total), Dehydroepiandosterone, Prolactine, Progesterone (17- Hydroxyprogesterone), TSH including T3, T4, and Insulin were studied.
- The Insulin-related parameters like changes in fasting or postprandial glucose levels were also studied. The mentioned hormones play some- direct or indirect roles in causing irregular menstrual cycle and PCOS.
- The data collected at three fixation time points, namely, at 6, 12, and 18 months were considered.
- Results showed that out of 40 patients initially having PCOS, cysts were totally removed in 21 patients along with amelioration of other relevant symptoms. Both Calc and Lyco had amelioration of similar nature.
Milk thistle is a good remedy as well, along with red clover and burdock root.
Vitamin A and B are also good for the skin, as are vitamin C and zinc, which will boost the immune system and give a person healthier skin.
- www.nhs.uk/conditions/bone-cyst/
- www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/bakers-cyst
- Photo courtesy of Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble via Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/pauljill/48242487937
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