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Epidermal Cyst Treatments

Treatment

Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include the following:

  • Surgical excision—The doctor removes the entire cyst, including its contents and cyst wall.
  • Surgical drainage—This involves cutting open the cyst, draining the contents, and removing the cyst wall. The cyst might come back, though.
  • Steroid injection—This involves injecting steroids into the cyst to reduce inflammation. The cyst is not removed, though.
  • Antibiotics—These may be prescribed to reduce the risk of an infection after surgery or drainage.

If you are diagnosed with an epidermal cyst, follow your doctor's instructions .

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