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This article was co-written by Lydia Shedlofsky, DO. Lydia Shedlofsky is a dermatology resident who joined Affiliated Dermatpogy in July 2019 after completing a traditional rotational internship at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, Florida. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Guilford University in Greensboro, North Carpina. After graduation, she moved to Beira, Mozambique, working as a research assistant and intern at a freelance clinic. She completed her second degree and then studied for a master’s degree in medical education and a doctorate in Osteopathy Medicine from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathy Medicine.
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Hair follicles are sacs located in the skin near the buttock fissure. These cysts are usually diagnosed when they are infected and painful. [1] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source If you have hair cysts, read this article to learn how to treat it.
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Medical treatment of hair cysts
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Go see a doctor. You need to see a doctor if you have tried home remedies and the condition does not improve and the hair follicle becomes infected. Call your doctor if the cyst appears to be infected, i.e. painful, warm, swollen, or red, or if symptoms get worse. Do not drain the cyst yourself.
- If you notice an infected hair cyst, keep it clean and cover it up before you see your doctor.
- Be careful not to press on the cyst to avoid further damage.
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Cyst drainage. Infected hair follicles are usually treated with surgical drainage. The area of the cyst will be numbed, and the doctor will make a small incision in the cyst to drain the fluid inside. The fluid inside a hair follicle usually consists of blood, pus, dead skin cells, and other debris mixed in. [2] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source
- After drainage, the cyst can be left open until it heals. This will usually prolong the recovery time, but also help reduce the risk of the hair cyst coming back.
- The cyst may also be sutured closed during the recovery period.
- 20 – 50% of cases of hair follicles recur after incision and drainage. The definitive treatment is surgical excision.
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Keep the wound clean. After surgical drainage, you must keep the incision clean. Make sure the dressing is changed regularly and that the wound is washed daily in the shower or in a sitz bath. [3] X Research Sources
- During the healing process, you should shave off the hair around the wound. Consider trimming or shaving the surrounding skin to avoid reoccurrence of the hair follicle.
Treatment of hair cysts at home
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Start treatment as soon as hair follicles appear. You can treat hair cysts with home remedies. These treatments are most effective if applied as soon as you feel swelling or pain, a sign of a hair follicle forming. If you have symptoms of an infection, see your doctor.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before and after performing home remedies.
- Signs of infection include: redness, swelling, pain, warmth around the sore, white, foul-smelling pus that may look like cheese.
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Apply a warm compress. Warm compresses can help treat hair follicles. The heat can help reduce pain and swelling, and the moisture of the compress can soften the cyst. [4] X Research Sources
- Dip the washcloth in warm water. Apply a towel to the cyst at least 4 times per day, for at least 10 minutes each time.
- If desired, you can dip a cotton ball in chamomile tea (1/2 cup water and ½ cup chamomile tea brewed for 10 minutes) or diluted apple cider vinegar (apple cider vinegar mixed with cold water in a ratio of 1 :1) You can also add a few drops of essential oils to the water before wetting the towel.
- Another way to make a warm compress is by steeping a chamomile tea bag in water. Apply a warm tea bag directly to the follicle. Chamomile tea helps to heal hair follicles.
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Use essential oils. Certain essential oils, such as tea tree oil or turmeric oil, are used to treat hair cysts because of their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which in turn help reduce swelling and reduce the risk of infection. Many of these essential oils are used to treat cystic acne and other forms of infected cysts, and to help reduce inflammation. [5] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source[6] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source[7] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source[8] X Trusted Source trust PubMed Central Go to source
- Essential oils that are used to treat hair follicles include: tea tree oil, turmeric oil, garlic oil, and frankincense oil. Castor oil is also commonly used as an anti-inflammatory and softening agent. [9] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Going to the source of Essential Oils can also help shorten recovery time.
- Essential oils can be applied directly to the follicle, but you can also mix 3 parts essential oil with 7 parts castor oil. Use a cotton ball or cotton swab to apply the essential oil.
- Apply essential oils to the follicles 4 times a day. you can bandage it after applying essential oils. If there is no improvement after 1-2 weeks, you should consult your doctor.
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Apply astringent. You can treat hair cysts by dabbing witch hazel or apple cider vinegar to dry the cyst. Witch hazel will help dry out the follicles due to the astringent properties of the tannins in it. Apple cider vinegar also has astringent properties. Apple cider vinegar and witch hazel are also effective against infections. [10] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to Source[11] X Research Source
- If your skin is irritated or sensitive to apple cider vinegar, dilute the vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio.
- Use a cotton ball or cotton swab to apply to the skin.
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Use burdock root. Dried burdock root can help drain protein from the follicle. Burdock can dry out follicles and is a popular herbal remedy for treating skin conditions. [12] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to source
- Mix 1/2 teaspoon of dried burdock root with 1 tablespoon of honey and apply to the capsule. Honey has antibacterial properties and also works to draw fluid out of the cyst.
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Try the bloodroot plant. Bloodroot has long been used by Native Americans to treat skin diseases. You can mix 1 teaspoon of bloodroot powder with 2 tablespoons of castor oil. Use a cotton swab to apply it directly to the follicle.
- Use a small amount of bloodroot and apply only to intact skin that is not torn or broken.
- Use boodroot externally only and do not apply around the eyes, mouth, or genitals.
Understanding hair cysts
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Learn about hair cysts. A hair cyst is a tumor that appears above the buttock fissure. A hair follicle can become infected and become an abscess, which means it will fill with pus and need to be drained. [13] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source
- Hair cysts usually occur due to ingrown hairs or other debris getting trapped underneath the skin.
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Risk awareness. Hair cysts most commonly occur in men in their 20s and 30s. People who sit a lot and do sedentary jobs such as drivers and office workers are also at increased risk. [14] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source
- Hair cysts appear more commonly in people who have a lot of body hair or have thick, stiff hair. This type of hair can puncture the follicle more easily.
- Other risk factors include: being overweight or obese, recent trauma or irritation at the site of a hair cyst, having a deep buttock fissure (the midline groove), or having a family history of the condition. .
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Recognize the signs and symptoms of hair cysts. Uninfected hair cysts are usually asymptomatic; however, the cyst can become infected if an ingrown hair punctures the cyst from sitting too much, wearing tight pants, or for some unknown reason. If you notice any of the following symptoms, you should see your doctor as soon as possible. Signs of a hair follicle infection include: [15] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source
- Swelling
- Painful
- Red
- Discharge has a bad smell
- Fever
- Forms a sinus that may contain granulation tissue, hairs, and debris
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This article was co-written by Lydia Shedlofsky, DO. Lydia Shedlofsky is a dermatology resident who joined Affiliated Dermatpogy in July 2019 after completing a traditional rotational internship at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, Florida. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Guilford University in Greensboro, North Carpina. After graduation, she moved to Beira, Mozambique, working as a research assistant and intern at a freelance clinic. She completed her second degree and then studied for a master’s degree in medical education and a doctorate in Osteopathy Medicine from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathy Medicine.
There are 12 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 1,730 times.
Hair follicles are sacs located in the skin near the buttock fissure. These cysts are usually diagnosed when they are infected and painful. [1] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source If you have hair cysts, read this article to learn how to treat it.
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