What are the external medications for breast cysts?

Breast cysts can be treated with external medications such as Chinese medicine ointments (such as Rupixiaotie), over-the-counter herbal ointments (such as Sanqi ointment), and local anti-inflammatory and analgesic ointments (such as ibuprofen gel), but they must be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid misdiagnosis and delayed symptom treatment.

Breast cyst is a common benign breast lesion, which manifests as a local lump, distension or tenderness. For mild cysts, the above-mentioned topical medications can be used to relieve local inflammation and pain. Traditional Chinese medicine ointments such as Rupixiaotie contain blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing ingredients, which help improve local blood circulation; Panax notoginseng paste has the effect of dispersing blood stasis and relieving pain, and is more commonly used for swelling and pain caused by cysts; ibuprofen gel is mainly used for short-term relief of acute pain. Although topical medications are convenient, they are more suitable as auxiliary measures. For larger cysts or severe symptoms, other treatments or further diagnosis are still required. Patients with frequent pain or hard cysts may need ultrasound-guided puncture and fluid extraction or surgical resection, and the efficacy of drugs is limited.

Breast cyst is a common benign breast lesion, which manifests as a local lump, distension or tenderness. For mild cysts, the above-mentioned topical medications can be used to relieve local inflammation and pain. Traditional Chinese medicine ointments such as Rupixiaotie contain blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing ingredients, which help improve local blood circulation; Panax notoginseng paste has the effect of dispersing blood stasis and relieving pain, and is more commonly used for swelling and pain caused by cysts; ibuprofen gel is mainly used for short-term relief of acute pain. Although topical medications are convenient, they are more suitable as auxiliary measures. For larger cysts or severe symptoms, other treatments or further diagnosis are still required. Patients with frequent pain or hard cysts may need ultrasound-guided puncture and fluid extraction or surgical resection, and the efficacy of drugs is limited.

When using topical medications, be careful to limit them to local applications on intact skin. If the skin is damaged or allergic, discontinue use. Patients with mild symptoms in the early stages can also relieve symptoms by adjusting their diet (such as reducing high-fat and high-sugar intake and increasing crude fiber) and exercising regularly. If the cyst does not subside or the symptoms worsen, consult a professional doctor immediately and have regular breast ultrasound or MRI examinations to rule out the possibility of malignancy.