It often starts as a sore spot you assume is a zit, ingrown hair, or minor irritation. Then it gets worse. Sitting becomes ...

According to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Pilonidal disease is a chronic skin infection that affects ...

Experts don’t agree on exactly what causes pilonidal cysts. If you sit for prolonged periods or wear tight clothing, you may be at higher risk of getting these cysts. (5) Some believe ingrown hairs ...

Pilonidal sinus—also called a pilonidal cyst—is a skin infection that occurs in or around the crease of your buttocks. This condition happens when hair, skin cells, and dirt clog a hair follicle, ...

A pilonidal sinus is a small hole or tunnel in the skin that can easily become infected. It typically forms in the cleft at the top of the buttocks. When a pilonidal sinus becomes infected it can turn ...

Dear Dr. Roach • The article about the boy suffering after surgery for three years from a pilonidal cyst really hit home. My son developed a pilonidal cyst in June 2012 and also had a very bad ...

Q: I have a cyst on the end of my tailbone that's been there for years without any problems. My friend says that she has a similar problem, but under her arm. Her doctor told her that she has ...

Dr. Ali Mahmood, a certified colon and rectal surgeon at the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, recently performed the first-ever rhomboid flap surgery in Fort Bend County. Mahmood used the rhomboid flap ...

A cyst is a small pocket of tissue often filled with fluid or pus. It can occur due to an injury, infection, or other issues. They’re usually benign but may need treatment for complications. A cyst is ...