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I had a cyst on my tail bone and had surgery and i think it may be coming back is there anything i can do for it at home?

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Dr. Troy Reyna answered

Pilonidal cyst: You are describing a pilonidal cyst. Unfortunately there is nothing trhat can be done at home. If you are hirsute in the area, try dcreasing the density of hair with waxing or a depilatory. If the cyst becomes infected then surgery will be the next treatment.

Answered 2/19/2013

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A member asked:

I had a cyst on my tail bone and had surgery and i think it may be coming back is there anything i can do for it at home?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Troy Reyna answered

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