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A member asked:

I have a pilonidal sinus for months with two pits in the midline. yesterday i noticed other pit near the anus on the anal verge. is it possible?

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Pilonidal Cyst: The preferred technique for a first pilonidal cyst is incision and drainage of the cyst, removing the hair follicles and packing the cavity with gauze.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/10/2016

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I have pilonidal cysts on tailbone (they recurred), and I've had a lot of drainage, which is fine. But it's caused an open wound just above the anus that bleeds sometimes when I pass stool. How to best close this new wound up?

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A month ago I noticed a fixed red spot in the crease above my anus. Now it looks much more faded and just a blemish of skin. It may have a hair in it? I am a white 16 y/o boy and it has never caused me pain. Is it a Pilonidal cyst?

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I have a pain full lump on my left side of anus. Lump appeared after being diagnosised witb sinius infection and could not have a bowel movement?

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Can I do exercises like squats with a pilonidal sinus? Does that open the pits and make bacteria easier to get inside?

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Hi I have a 43 yr old friend got a serious itching problem in, outside her vagina , anus and near her arm pit she was given calming creams but no rslt?

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