All I see is pits – do I need to worry? Pilonidal disease occurs because of a deep gluteal cleft. Pressure develops in the cleft, and causes pores in the midline to enlarge. If one looks carefully, there can be one or several of these enlarged pores in a vertical line along the crease in
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Many times, physicians will blame patient’s personal hygiene for either the initial development of pilonidal disease or the failure of a post operative wound to heal. In 2018 a German researcher, Dietrich Doll published information investigating this issue. The conclusion was: Neither urine or fecal contamination nor a potential increase in sweating due to higher
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One of the most frequently asked questions is what to do if you have a pilonidal cyst or sinus and very minimal symptoms. Every patient has a different approach to problems like this. Some jump at surgery at the first suggestion and want to be proactive in preventing any future problems; others want to wait
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