The terms used to describe pilonidal disease are confusing to both patients and physicians. A “pilonidal cyst” is the term used when there is a pocket of hair under the skin. It is not really a cyst in the true meaning of the word, but it is the name commonly used. If the “cyst” becomes
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Patients have many choices regarding the type of physician they see for treatment of their pilonidal disease. Often, the diagnosis is made by an emergency room, urgent care, or primary care physician. I have even seen patients referred to orthopedics, spine surgeons, or “tailbone specialists” because of misdiagnosis of the cause of the pain. Pilonidal
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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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