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Pilonidal Cyst

A pilonidal cyst forms near the tailbone and can become painful, swollen, or infected. When they keep returning, surgical treatment may be needed.

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About pilonidal cysts

A pilonidal cyst forms near the crease of the buttocks, close to the tailbone, and may contain hair, skin debris, or infected material. Symptoms can include pain, swelling, redness, drainage, or recurring infection.

Surgery may be recommended when the cyst becomes infected repeatedly, forms an abscess, drains often, or does not heal with conservative care. Dr. Talbert recommends the treatment most likely to give lasting relief.

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A pilonidal cyst is a cyst that forms near the crease of the buttocks, close to the tailbone. It may contain hair, skin debris, or infected material.

Symptoms may include pain, swelling, redness, drainage, tenderness, or recurring infection near the tailbone.

Surgery may be recommended if the cyst becomes infected repeatedly, forms an abscess, drains often, or does not heal with conservative care.

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