This will relieve soreness and swelling and promote healing. If you have stitches, keep them dry for 24 hours. After that time, you may clean them gently with a cotton swab dipped in a mixture of half water and half hydrogen peroxide. Do not go swimming or soak the area where the cyst was removed. Do not bump or overuse the area where the cyst was removed.
Blood continues to soak through the bandage.
Pain in the area of the removal grows worse. You notice redness, swelling, pus, a bad smell, or red streaks leading from the stitches. These are signs of infection. HealthSquare is solely to be used as an informational resource and should never be used to replace contact with your licensed healthcare provider. Inc. All rights reserved.