Last year I went to my physician many times, not knowing what this was, I was prescribed different Antibiotic several times. Finally after no relief and excruciating pain, I started researching what it could be. I found Phoebe's remedy and decided, what can it hurt to try. The first time burned, I did not know the correct amounts and used too much tea tree oil. After learning to use it correctly it works, sometimes you are not as lucky as some whose cyst burst soon. But it does work! I also must take the cyst baths with EPSON salt for relief as well. I am so happy to have a forum such as this. I have resigned to the belief that I will continue to suffer with swelling of the gland occasionally as it has flared up the last few days. I have started Phoebe'streatment again today.