Dermal Cyst Excision
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 5, 2024.
A dermal cyst excision is a procedure to remove a cyst that has grown under your skin.
DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Seek care immediately if:
- You have severe pain.
- Your stitches come apart.
- Blood soaks through your bandage.
- You have bruises that do not go away.
- The skin around your incision area is numb longer than you were told it should be.
Call your doctor if:
- You have a fever.
- You have worse pain, even after you take medicine.
- You have a new cyst.
- You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.
Medicines:
You may need any of the following:
- NSAIDs , such as ibuprofen, help decrease swelling, pain, and fever. This medicine is available with or without a doctor's order. NSAIDs can cause stomach bleeding or kidney problems in certain people. If you take blood thinner medicine, always ask your healthcare provider if NSAIDs are safe for you. Always read the medicine label and follow directions.
- Prescription pain medicine may be given. Ask your healthcare provider how to take this medicine safely. Some prescription pain medicines contain acetaminophen. Do not take other medicines that contain acetaminophen without talking to your healthcare provider. Too much acetaminophen may cause liver damage. Prescription pain medicine may cause constipation. Ask your healthcare provider how to prevent or treat constipation.
- Antibiotics help prevent or fight a bacterial infection .
- Take your medicine as directed. Contact your healthcare provider if you think your medicine is not helping or if you have side effects. Tell your provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Keep a list of the medicines, vitamins, and herbs you take. Include the amounts, and when and why you take them. Bring the list or the pill bottles to follow-up visits. Carry your medicine list with you in case of an emergency.
Care for your procedure area:
Your healthcare provider will tell you how long to leave the outer bandage over the area. He or she will show you how to change the packing, if needed.
- Wash your hands before and after you touch or clean the area.
- Keep the area clean as directed. You may be told to wash the area. Your healthcare provider will tell you what to use to clean it. Pat the area dry with a clean towel.
- Check for signs of infection , such as redness, swelling, or pus.
- Change the packing or bandages as directed. Dry the area and put on new, clean bandages as directed. Change your bandages when they get wet or dirty.
Follow up with your doctor as directed:
You may need to return to have your stitches removed. Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.
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