Slow and steady often wins. Rushing to fix a problem can make it worse, while calm, careful steps usually lead to the best result.
A painful lump on the lower back is a good example. It can start small and quietly grow until sitting, bending or lying down becomes uncomfortable.
Many of these lumps are inflamed cysts. They form around a blocked follicle and slowly fill with keratin, creating a round sac under the skin.
When bacteria get inside, the cyst turns red, warm and tender, and a yellow or white head can appear where the pressure is building.
Squeezing it at home may seem like a quick fix, but it can push the infection deeper and leave the area more swollen and painful than before.
