Is a pilonidal cyst dangerous? If you’re reading this you either think you or someone you may know has a pilonidal cyst or have already been diagnosed with one and are wondering if they are life threatening or dangerous. Thankfully you can live with one and they are only life threatening in very [...]
What is a pilonidal cyst? It is a cyst that appears at the top of the buttocks around where the cheeks meet, usually in or around the area above the tailbone. The cyst will generally contain an ingrown hair or hairs along with smaller pieces of skin. This can become infected causing an [...]
Can a Pilonidal Cyst Go Away On its Own? Many people who experience pilonidal cysts wonder if it can go away on its own. With the proper at-home care and some patience, it is possible to alleviate the symptoms of an infected pilonidal cyst; however, getting rid of the cyst itself is not [...]
Can a Pilonidal Cyst Cause Back Pain? Pilonidal cysts are a medical condition that affects more than 70,000 people annually in the United States alone. A skin infection most common in men ages 30-45, pilonidal cysts can form at the top crease of the buttocks, or anywhere between the tailbone to the anus. [...]
what causes pilonidal cyst? On average, pilonidal cysts affect about 70,000 people annually in the United States alone. A pilonidal cyst, which in layman terms can be described as a sac of tissue located under the skin at the top or crease of the buttocks, is generally filled with fluid, air, hair, and [...]
The short answer is, they should not. However, some patients may have advanced chronic disease, that secondarily is affecting their physiologic system as a whole, and this could lead to bowel problems. What is a pilonidal cyst, and how does it form? Pilonidal cysts are sacs of tissue that form under the [...]
How to Treat Pilonidal Sinus? Pilonidal sinuses affected about 70,000 people annually in the United States alone. A painful skin infection, a pilonidal sinus is best described as an abnormal mass usually found at the top crease of the buttocks but can develop anywhere between the anus and the lower spine. While men [...]
First off, what is a pilonidal sinus? A pilonidal cyst is easily identifiable, as it is a large mass of tissue located at the top crease of the buttock (may be found anywhere between the lower spine to the anus). Researchers do not fully understand the main cause of a pilonidal cyst but [...]
A pilonidal cyst is a sac of tissue that forms in high-friction areas of the body but is most typically found in the buttocks region, near the top crease of the coccyx. Nearly 70,000 cases of pilonidal cysts are recorded annually in the United States, and while this condition can affect anyone, it is [...]
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