Painful lump or abscess near buttock cleft
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What is Pilonidal disease
Pilonidal disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that develops in the skin and subcutaneous tissue near the top of the buttocks, usually in the natal cleft just above the anus. It is characterized by the formation of a small tract, cavity,…
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Symptoms of Pilonidal disease
The symptoms of Pilonidal disease usually include pain or tenderness near the tailbone, swelling, redness, drainage of fluid or pus, and sometimes a visible opening or small cluster of pits in the crease between the buttocks. These symptoms arise because hair,…
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Causes of Pilonidal disease
Pilonidal disease develops when hair, skin debris, and local tissue forces combine to create an abnormal pocket or sinus in the skin, usually near the cleft at the top of the buttocks. In most cases, it is not caused by a…
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Treatment for Pilonidal disease
The treatment of pilonidal disease uses a combination of hygiene-based measures, medication, drainage procedures, and, in some cases, surgery. These approaches are designed to reduce inflammation, control infection, remove trapped material from the natal cleft, and prevent the chronic re-formation of…
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Diagnosis of Pilonidal disease
Pilonidal disease is usually diagnosed by clinical evaluation rather than by a single definitive test. In many cases, a clinician can identify it from the location of the problem, the pattern of symptoms, and the appearance of the skin in the…
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Prevention of Pilonidal disease
Pilonidal disease may be partly preventable, but it is not always fully avoidable. The condition develops when hair, debris, and local skin stress contribute to the formation of a small tract or cyst in the cleft between the buttocks, usually near…
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FAQ about Pilonidal disease
Pilonidal disease is a common condition that affects the skin and tissue near the top of the buttocks, usually in the cleft between the buttocks. It can cause pain, swelling, drainage, and recurrent infection, and it often raises many questions about…