 [ Symptoms ] sebaceous cyst on head has become infected what can i do for relief til my doc appt in a week  i have a sebaceous cyst on my head recently it has been very sore and tender and i believe it is infected i have an appt with a surgeon next thursday the soonest appt they had to have it removed what can i do until then for relief i have been taking ibuprofen every 6 hours and apply a heat pack 2 times a day right now the pain is bad and i cannot sleep [ Disease ] no