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Wanted to ask you about a gland (i think) near the tailbone. when i apply pressure on the tailbone (lay on back) for some reason substance excretes?
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Pilonidal cyst: A pilonidal cyst is an abnormal pocket in the skin that usually contains hair and skin debris. A pilonidal cyst is almost always located near the tailbone at the top of the cleft of the buttocks.
Answered 3/17/2023
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