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Reoccurring boils on inner buttocks in the same place, would hair removal help or prevent new ones from occurring?

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Needs surgery: You probably have what we call Pilonidal cyst. It is from ingrown hair. Only surgical removal can prevent it from coming back. Please go see a surgeon.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 8/28/2015

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