Article: Facial cysts, medically referred to as sebaceous cysts, can be annoying and unsightly but they don't necessarily require medical intervention. If the cyst is not painful, it might be best to leave it alone to avoid complications having it removed. However, you should see a doctor if any of the following develop: Facial cysts are usually small, round lumps just underneath the skin. They may be black, reddish or yellowish, and occasionally release foul-smelling discharge. Cysts are generally more painful than other skin conditions, such as pimples. If the cyst ruptures, this can lead to a potentially dangerous boil-like infection. Prompt treatment and removal is required. If the cyst suddenly becomes painful and swollen, it may be infected. See a doctor to get the cyst removed and get the proper antibiotics. In very rare cases, a cyst can lead to skin cancer. During your regular annual doctor's exam, ask your doctor to look at the cyst and determine if it poses a risk for cancer. If the cyst is infected or painful, your doctor can inject the cyst with a medication. While this will not fully remove the cyst, it will reduce redness and swelling. This can make the cyst less noticeable. If the cyst grows significantly or becomes painful and uncomfortable, you can have it medically removed. The cyst can be cut open and drained by your doctor. The doctor will make a small cut in the cyst and gently drains out the built up fluid. The procedure is fairly quick and usually not painful. The major downside to this method is that cysts often reoccur after being lanced and drained. The only way to fully remove a cyst is through surgery. Talk to your doctor about undergoing surgery if you want a cyst removed. Cyst removal surgery is minor. It does not take very long and recovery time is relatively brief. However, you may have to return to your doctor's office after the surgery to remove any stitches. Surgery is very safe and usually prevents cysts from occurring. However, cysts do not usually pose a medical threat. Therefore it may be difficult to get surgery covered by insurance.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Decide if medical intervention is necessary. Ask your doctor for an injection. Have the cyst drained. Ask about surgery.
Article: Head to your local hardware store for two 6-ft two-by-fours, two 17-by-17-inch squares of plywood, two 14-by-14-inch squares of carpet (or fake grass) and two 3.5-inch pieces of PVC pipe, each with a 4-inch diameter. Cut each two-by-four to 17 inches in length. Create a 17-by-17-inch square by cutting the ends of each of these four two-by-fours at 45-degree angles with a miter saw or box saw. Ensure that they can fit together to form perfect 90-degree angles in order to give the corners of the box a more finished look. Alternatively, cut two pieces of two-by-four to 14 inches (35.6cm) and another two to 17 inches (43.2cm). Place the shorter pieces between the longer ones; this will still give you a 17-by-17-inch square without the hassle of making angled cuts. You may use plywood, OSB, or any type of wood that suits your budget and playing needs. Be sure to lay the two-by-fours down on their narrow sides, not on the fat sides. Cut PVC pipe into two sections of about 3 ". You can also use other type of pipe but PVC is best for durability and budget. Flip the carpet face-down and, using a straight edge, trace two diagonal lines connecting the opposite corners. This will mark the center of the square. Center it according to the X you drew in the previous step and, using a marker, trace both the inside and the outside of the pipe onto the fabric. Using the utility knife, first cut the smaller circle out of the carpet. Try to keep the shape intact and set it aside, as you will need it later. Then, cut the remaining larger circle out of the carpet. Since you will not need this piece later, don't worry about keeping it intact.
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Gather your materials. Cut four pieces of two-by-four to create a square. Create the targets using PVC pipe. Draw an X on the backside of your square of carpet. Trace the PVC pipe onto the center of the backside of the carpet. Cut the traced areas out of the carpet.