GP for an unexplained lump. Cleveland Clinic says any new lump should be
checked so a clinician can confirm what it is.
Medical treatment options
If a cyst is causing symptoms, a healthcare professional may recommend treatment such as monitoring it, reducing inflammation, draining it, or removing it. Mayo Clinic says cysts may be removed if they are bothersome, painful, broken open, or infected.
Final takeaway
Most so-called sebaceous cysts are not dangerous, and many can simply be watched. The safest “home remedy” is usually a warm compress and leaving
