Popping a sebaceous cyst at home by yourself could increase your risk for inflammation, infection, and discomfort. In short, this is a cyst your doctor is better off removing. Keep reading to find out ...

Medicare covers sebaceous cyst removal when medically necessary. This includes cases where the cyst causes bleeding or pain, shows signs of inflammation or infection, or has recently gotten larger.

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Do not try to pop or drain a cyst on your own.Surgery is often the best way to remove a cyst completely.Cysts can become inflamed or infected if ...