A 41-year-old member asked:
After researching i've found that i may have a pilonidal cyst but i have a white lump, not red, at the top of anus area. what's that mean?
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Dr. Steve Howeanswered
Thoracic Surgery 31 years experience
Is it draining: Drainage from the area is more a telltale sign than skin color. Pilonidal cysts generally hurt alot and drain foul smelling fluid when infected. Some can sit dormant and just hurt . They usually requiring surgery to get rid of them .
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