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Pilonidal cyst
A condition in which a pus-filled abscess or sore develops in the skin covering the tail bone.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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I have a pilonidal cyst, what do you recommend?
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How is the surgery for pilonidal cysts performed?
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How much does it cost to remove a pilonidal cyst?
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Can you exercise even if you have a pilonidal cyst?
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Can it be that a removed pilonidal cyst be back again ?
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What is the definition or description of: Pilonidal cyst?
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What to do if I have a pilonidal cyst, that doesn't bother me?
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Does lancing a pilonidal cyst hurt? If so, what hurts about it ?
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What to do about my pilonidal cyst if is grown bigger this year?
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A 26-year old male asked:
I Believe I have a pilonidal cyst but the hole is open but I feel the same symptoms should I be worried?
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What is the risk of not having a pilonidal cyst removed? I've had one for 12 years and it does not provide much, if any, discomfort.
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Who gets pilonidal cysts?
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Hello can pilonidal cysts become hard ? can pilonidal cysts cures with drugs?
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