A little care can change everything. The way we look after ourselves and each other often decides how quickly we recover.
A back cyst that is cleaned and covered properly heals far better than one that is ignored, picked at or squeezed.
These cysts start under the skin around a blocked follicle and slowly fill with keratin until they form a visible, round lump.
When they become inflamed, they turn red and swollen, and sometimes a small opening appears that lets material leak out.
Careful cleaning with a sterile pad and a mild antiseptic, done with gloves, keeps bacteria away from the open area.
