Treatment
Cysts can be removed by excision.
Surgical resection appears to be the mainstay of treatment; however, the extent of resection is dictated by adherence of the tumor capsule to the surrounding vital structures. In cases where pus and blood are excreted, (particularly in those caused by body piercings,) hydrogen peroxide gel can be used to dry out the cyst. Patients should be aware this will slow the healing process for a new piercing.
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