A doctor will look at the lump closely, feel how firm it is and check the skin around it for spreading redness.
The usual treatment is to numb the area, make a small opening, drain the contents and then remove the sac so the cyst does not return.
The wound is then covered with gauze and kept clean and dry, and the dressing is changed until the skin has closed.
Keeping the shoulders clean after sweating, avoiding tight straps on the same spot and not squeezing lumps at home all help prevent new cysts.
Find your strength, ask for help early and take it one step at a time. The videos below show cysts on the shoulder being treated by professionals.
