How to do a hot compress for cyst?

If you’re dealing with a cyst, we don’t blame you if all you want to do is crawl into bed and pray that it magically disappears. But unfortunately, wishing on a shooting star isn’t going to cut it this time.

Thankfully though, there are ways to help ease the pain and swelling of your cyst by performing a hot compress! And while putting heat on an already-heated area may seem counterproductive at first, trust us—there’s science behind it.

So buckle up and let’s dive into how you can do a hot compress for cyst without burning yourself or anyone else!

What You Need For A Hot Compress

Before diving into how-to’s territory, we wanted to make sure you have everything within reach so that when the need arises again later tonight wink, you’ll be able to put this guide in use straight away without scrambling around looking for ingredients or tools.

Here’s what’ll come in handy:

  • A thick towel
  • Warm water
  • Cup
  • Heat source (like rice bag, heating pad)

Don’t mind changing your clothes after.

Now onto our precious instructions!

Step-by-step Guide To Doing A Hot Compress

You’ve reached the most awaited part of our article.

Follow these steps carefully or risk adding more pain than relieving though.

Step One: Cleaning The Area

Mom always says cleanliness is next only right after godliness. In fact she never included punctuality as sufficient as personal hygiene in her list of things-for-me-to-work-on-over-the-holidays.

Anyway start off by cleaning the affected area using some warm water and mild soap if possible. It helps prevent any form of infection from forming.

Step Two: Submerge Towel In Warm Water

Fill your cup with lukewarm water then dip terry cloth towel into it, making sure to soak up as much liquid as possible. And just like how we keep our best secrets to ourselves, make sure you wring out the towel so that you don’t burn yourself after warming it.

Step Three: Warmin’ It Up

Take your soaked and squeezed out towel of warmth (make sure its not too hot for your skin). Warming using a heating pad could be an alternative here.

If done carefully this will help get blood flowing into the cyst area and soften up even more.

But hold still a second! Before anything else..

A Quick Word Of Warning

When applying heat compress on cysts, avoid temperatures above 104°F (40°C) since hotter temps may lead to burns which in turn can cause larger infections than before.

Step Four: Apply The Compress

Put some butter (kidding, kidding!) Just place your warm towel onto the affected area.You can repeat this process several times while re-immerse/upping water temperature if need be. Doing each session for about 10-15 minutes every time.

Dos & Don’ts When Performing A Hot Compress

Before gallivanting off with regards to all things best left unsaid – remember these tips that’ll guide you when working through those pesky painful pimples!

DO:

• Use only lukewarm or moderately heated towels

• Start slowly with short sessions of around five minutes

• Test the water’s temperature on another part of your body first

DON’T:

• Accept any tomato-hot advice from friends who do not have medical expertise

• Put pressures nor squeeze That-li’l-bump-you’ve-whipped-to-grow-on-top-of-your-skin Or exert force against ‘It’.

Conclusion

Now you are armed and dangerous! Go forth into the world with new knowledge — spreading love … erm— we mean self-care tips to those who aren’t as ‘hip and happening’ as you are! Remember, consistency is key when it comes to things like hot compresses. But hey, let’s hope this becomes ancient history after a day or so. Happy healing!

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