None of us has to face every problem alone. Sometimes the people who love us notice things before we do, and their help makes all the difference.
A swollen cyst on the back is a perfect example. It sits in a spot we cannot see, and it often takes a partner or family member to point it out.
Many back cysts start quietly as a small bump around a blocked hair follicle. Over time they fill with keratin and slowly grow larger.
When a cyst becomes inflamed, the skin around it turns red, warm and tender. A small yellow or dark point may appear in the middle.
Loved ones can help by keeping the area clean, placing a warm compress on it and covering it with a fresh dressing each day.
