Do women also develop a pilonidal cyst?

The cause of pilonidal cyst is the return of hair into the follicle. In other words, the hair grows inwards, instead of outwards. Therefore, women are at risk for developing a pilonidal cyst if they have hair in their lower back. To minimize the risk of pilonidal cyst, women, especially young and adolescent girls, are recommended to remove excess and unwanted from this area using a suitable method.

Can apple cider vinegar cure pilonidal cyst?

There is no research report corroborating the therapeutic effects of apple cider vinegar on pilonidal cyst. Nevertheless, some studies have shown the antibacterial and antimicrobial effects of apple cider vinegar and green tea oil.

Why do some cases of pilonidal cyst cause a foul odor?

A wall surrounds the hair gotten stuck inside the follicle. The cells that make up this wall secrete protein and keratin. The drainage of discharges inside the cyst can cause a foul odor.

Is the burst of pilonidal cyst dangerous?

Although the burst of a pilonidal cyst drains infections and abscesses, it severely damages the tissue of the area. This may make some patients wrongly assume that the pilonidal cyst has been completely eliminated because they feel much less pain. However, such patients will again develop a pilonidal cyst with more severe abscesses and infections. These recurrent infections gradually fistulate the pilonidal cyst.

How can we prevent the development of pilonidal cyst?

Keep the affected areas always clean and free of hair. You can apply some diluted betadine to the area to prevent the further development of infections. It is recommended to be under the supervision of a general surgeon to give you the necessary advice until pilonidal cyst surgery. The general surgeon may also prescribe you medication before surgery.

What is the treatment for pilonidal cyst on the groin?

A pilonidal cyst on the groin or lower back can be treated in a closed surgical procedure (drainage) using a high-power laser. Since the groin is under great pressure and friction, it is important to choose a safe method with a very short recovery period to treat pilonidal cyst in this area. pilonidal cyst laser is currently the best and most advanced treatment for pilonidal cyst with a very short recovery period.

How is the outpatient treatment of pilonidal cyst?

A pilonidal cyst can be treated in an outpatient closed surgical procedure using a high-power laser in a single session of 20-30 minutes. This method minimizes the risk of recurrence and requires a very short recovery period. Call Dr. Saadati’s office at 0098 22761600 to get more information in this regard.

What are home remedies for pilonidal cyst?

It is not recommended to follow home remedies to treat pilonidal cyst before visiting a general surgeon. With your doctor’s permission, you use home remedies merely to relieve pain and inflammation and disinfect the area. You can also apply a solution of water and apple cider vinegar to the affected area to eliminate germs and bacteria. In addition, herbal medicines such as Echium amoenum, beeswax, and basil tea can soothe pain and inflammation. With your doctor’s permission, you can also take advantage of the properties of these plants after surgery. Note that the only definitive treatment of pilonidal cyst is its surgical removal.

What is an anal pilonidal cyst?

A pilonidal cyst is called anal pilonidal cyst when it occurs in the anal area. This is a less prevalent type of pilonidal cyst, and patients may wrongly take a pilonidal cyst, which occurs above the anus and on the sacrum as an anal pilonidal cyst.

What is the definitive drug therapy for pilonidal cyst?

There is no definitive drug therapy for pilonidal cyst. Some medicines and antibiotics may temporarily the inflammation and infections caused by a pilonidal cyst. However, there is a high risk of recurrence until the pilonidal cyst is drained in a surgical procedure. When a pilonidal cyst causes an abscess, the general surgeon may prescribe medications or even drain the abscess in an outpatient procedure. After the medication period, the general surgeon completely drains the pilonidal cyst.

Is pilonidal cyst a serious condition?

A pilonidal cyst is not inherently dangerous, but it leads to serious infections and fistulation if it remains untreated for a long time. If a general surgeon diagnoses you with a pilonidal cyst and prescribes you undergo a surgical procedure, do not postpone surgery for more than 3 months. Patients who delay pilonidal cyst treatment or surgery for several years finally have to urgently undergo a surgical procedure with severe abscesses and widespread infections. It is recommended to first get enough information about this disease and its treatments and then plan for a timely surgical procedure.

What is the best treatment for pilonidal cyst?

The best treatment is pilonidal cyst laser. It is also recommended to remove excess or unwanted hair with laser equipment in order to prevent the recurrence of this disease.

How does a pilonidal cyst develop on the scalp?

A pilonidal cyst may appear on the scalp when the sebaceous glands under the scalp are blocked. The bulges you may sometimes feel under the scalp are a lipoma or sebaceous gland; they are called pilonidal cyst if they contain hair.

What is the difference between a pilonidal cyst and an abscess?

When a pilonidal cyst contains hair and dead skin, it gradually gets infected and creates an abscess. A pilonidal cyst contains hair, whereas an abscess contains purulent discharges.

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Q: What is a pilonidal cyst?

The reverse growth of hair into the skin in individuals who have thick hair on the lower back and sacrum can lead to a pilonidal cyst. This disease usually occurs at puberty due to sitting for long periods. Its prevalence has been reported to be higher in men and women.