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What is a pilonidal cyst? can it just flare up from time to time for 20 years without getting worse? no drainage ever, just feels like thickened skin in the area, and soreness, is there anything that can be done at home to help it?

Q: what is a pilonidal cyst? can it just flare up from time to time for 20 years without getting worse? no drainage ever, just feels like thickened skin in the area, and soreness, is there anything that can be done at home to help it?

: Pilonidal cyst is an enclosed area on the lower tailbone area with enclosed hair in it. It's manifestations are vareied. If you have one pl get checked by a Surgeon. No it can not be treated at home by self

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Pilonidal cyst is an enclosed area on the lower tailbone area with enclosed hair in it. It's manifestations are vareied. If you have one pl get checked by a Surgeon. No it can not be treated at home by self

Answered 6/16/2023

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A member asked:

What is a pilonidal cyst? can it just flare up from time to time for 20 years without getting worse? no drainage ever, just feels like thickened skin in the area, and soreness, is there anything that can be done at home to help it?

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