Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways A pilonidal cyst is a painful lump located at the base of the spine at the top of the buttocks.Symptoms can include a painful lump, discharge, and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am writing because my son had a pilonidal cyst removed in March of 2010, almost three years ago. For the first six months, I kept the area clean and free of hair. After six months ...

Pilonidal cysts can’t be treated at home, but there are several home remedies that can provide temporary relief. To get rid of it permanently, a doctor will need to perform a minor surgical procedure.

Also known as a pilonidal cyst, the condition forms when a sac of tissue fills with air or fluid in the crease of your buttocks. Pilonidal cyst, doctors say, is mostly caused by a skin infection.

Dear Dr. Roach: The article about the boy suffering after surgery for three years from a pilonidal cyst really hit home. My son developed a pilonidal cyst in June 2012 and also had a very bad ...

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Laser epilation, commonly known as laser hair removal, reduced the risk of recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease, an inflammatory, painful, and sometimes chronic or recurring condition, ...

In this method, after the diseased tissue has been excised, the wound is closed by various types of suturing, in many cases in conjunction with gluteal flap placements, all aimed at effecting ...